ZINC GLUCONATE

Indications & Dose:

Zinc supplement or treatment and pre¬vention of zinc deficiency states, (e.g. Excessive, prolonged diarrhoea)

BY MOUTH

Infants & Children:: Zinc deficiency: infants & Children: 0 5-1 mg elemental zinc/kg/day divided in 1-3 times daily. Larger doses may be required it impaired intestinal absorption or an excessive loss of zinc (e.g. Exces¬sive, prolonged diarrhoea).

 Adults: 25-50 mg ele¬mental zinc/dose three times daily-Precautions: Renal failure.

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Interaction:

Tetracyclines.

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Adverse Effects:

Abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nau¬sea, vomiting, diarrhoea, gastric irritation, irritability, headache, lethargy.

Lactations:

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Counselling:

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