Zinc Gluconate

Other Mineral Supplements · Zinc salt

Indications

Zinc supplement for treatment and prevention of zinc deficiency states. (e.g. Excessive, prolonged diarrhoea).

Dosage

Zinc deficiency: Infants & Children: 0.5-1 mg elemental zinc/kg/day divided in 1-3 times daily. Larger doses may be required if impaired intestinal absorption or an excessive loss of zinc (e.g. Excessive, prolonged diarrhoea). Adults: 25-50 mg elemental zinc/dose three times daily.

Adverse Effects

Abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, gastric irritation, irritability, headache, lethargy.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Precautions: Renal failure.

Interactions

Tetracyclines.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Small intestine. Half-life elimination: 280 days. Excretion: Urine. Faeces.

Brands with this active ingredient

• E-Zinc
• Zevinc
• Zing

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