Baby Zinc Tablet
Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
20mg
Acme Laboratories Ltd.
| Pack size | 100's pack |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 1.76 BDT |
Indications
Baby Zinc Tablet is used for:
Zinc deficiency, Severe diarrhea, Liver cirrhosis, immune deficiency, age related blindness, prevention and treatment of colds, maintenance of taste and smell, male potency and sex drive, infertility, prostate problem, hair loss and diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis.
Adult Dose
Tablet: Adults: 40 mg Zinc 1-3 times daily.
Syrup: Adults: 20 ml (4 teaspoonful) 1-3 times daily.
Child Dose
Tablet:
For infants between 2 to 6 months of age: 10 mg Zinc once daily for 10-14 days.
For children between 6 months to 5 years of age: 20 mg Zinc once daily for 10-14 days.
For other indications The recommended dose for Children is 2 to 2.5 mg/kg/day.
Children under 10 kg: 10 mg Zinc divided 2 times daily.
Children within 10 to 30 kg: 20 mg Zinc divided 1-3 times daily.
Children over 30 kg body weight: 40 mg Zinc divided 1-3 times daily.
Syrup:
Child under 10 kg : 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) divided 2 times daily.
Child between 10 - 30 kg : 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) divided 1-3 times daily.
Child over 30 kg : 20 ml (4 teaspoonful) divided 1-3 times daily.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Zinc.
Precautions
Accumulation of Zinc may occur in case of renal failure. Food may decrease the absorption of Zinc. Hence the patients are advised to take the preparation at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meal.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate :
Most of the supplements including Zinc are considered to be safe. However, few mild side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, drowsiness, gastric ulcer, metallic taste may be occurred.
Mode of Action
Zinc: Cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system; helps maintain a sense of smell and taste; may assist in porper function of insulin.
Note
Baby Zinc 20mg Tablet generic name is Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate. Baby Zinc 20mg Tablet is manufactured by Acme Laboratories Ltd.Baby Zinc is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Baby Zinc Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.