Each Dispersible tablets contain: Zinc Sulfate USP (as monohydrate), Equivalent to elemental zinc 20 mg
Zinc sulfate is a source of zinc which is an essential trace element and involved in a number of body enzyme systems. The body needs zinc for normal growth and health. Zinc is also vital for sexual maturation and reproduction, dark vision adaptation, olfactory and gustatory activity, insulin storage & release and for a variety of host immune defenses.
Zinc deficiency may lead to impaired immune function, delayed wound healing, a decrease in sense of taste and smell, a reduced ability to fight infections, poor night vision, increased risk of abortion, alopecia, mental lethargy, skin changes and poor development of reproductive organs.
Zinc sulfate is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of zinc deficiency.
It is also used as an adjunct to oral rehydration therapy in the event of acute and/or persistent diarrhoea in children under 5 years.
This product is intended for use in children. Nonetheless, safety information is provided with respect to adult health issues such as liver disease, pregnancy and lactation, to allow full access to all relevant information.
Dosage and duration
For children less than 6 months of age: ½ tablet once daily for 10-14 days.
For children 6 months of age to 5 years of age and above: 1 tablet once daily for 10-14 days.
The tablet (or half tablet) should be dispersed completely in 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of clean water or
breast milk and the entire amount administered orally to the infant or child.
It is recommended that doses be administered between meals and a repeat dose be given if
vomiting occurs within 30 minutes.
For missed doses, the missing dose can be taken as soon as possible, unless there is less than 6
hours until the next dose.
Caution
Do not give simultaneously with ferrous salts, antibiotics, calcium. An interval of at least three hours should be allowed between administration of zinc and any of these medicines.
