Indication

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.\r\n\r\nSyrup: Adults: 20 ml (4 teaspoonful) 1-3 times daily. \r\n

Child Dose

Tablet: \r\nFor infants between 2 to 6 months of age: 10 mg Zinc once daily for 10-14 days. \r\nFor children between 6 months to 5 years of age: 20 mg Zinc once daily for 10-14 days. \r\n\r\nFor other indications The recommended dose for Children is 2 to 2.5 mg/kg/day. \r\nChildren under 10 kg: 10 mg Zinc divided 2 times daily. \r\nChildren within 10 to 30 kg: 20 mg Zinc divided 1-3 times daily. \r\nChildren over 30 kg body weight: 40 mg Zinc divided 1-3 times daily.\r\n\r\nSyrup: \r\nChild under 10 kg : 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) divided 2 times daily. \r\nChild between 10 - 30 kg : 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) divided 1-3 times daily. \r\nChild over 30 kg : 20 ml (4 teaspoonful) divided 1-3 times daily. \r\n

Contraindication

It is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to Zinc.

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.

Precaution

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.

Side Effect

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.