Zinck: Dosages and Ingredients | Full Prescribing Info

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Full Prescribing Info

Contents

Zinc gluconate.

Description

Each 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) contains: Zinc Gluconate 70 mg.
Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues.
Zinc gluconate is used to treat and to prevent zinc deficiency.

Indications/Uses

It is indicated to treat zinc deficiency. It also aids in weight gain, and improve appetite.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Children 1-10 yrs. old: 1 teaspoonful (5 mL).
Infants 6-12 months: ¹/₂ teaspoon (2.5 mL).
Best taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. May be taken with meals to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.

Special Precautions

Overdosage can cause anemia due to concomitant copper deficiency and may depress plasma HDL cholesterol levels.

Adverse Reactions

Acute toxicity may cause diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy.

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Storage

Store at temperatures not exceeding 30°C.

MIMS Class

Vitamins &/or Minerals

ATC Classification

A12CB02 - zinc gluconate ; Belongs to the class of zinc-containing preparations. Used as dietary supplements.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Zinck syr 70 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Zinck

Manufacturer:

Nutramedica

Distributor:

Nutramedica