{"product_id":"zinc-sulphate-tablets-100-s","title":"Zinc Sulphate Tablets 100's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eZinc sulphate tablets\u003c\/b\u003e are widely used mineral supplements primarily prescribed to \u003cb\u003etreat and prevent zinc deficiency\u003c\/b\u003e, support immune function, and significantly \u003cb\u003ereduce the duration and severity of acute diarrhoea\u003c\/b\u003e in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Medical Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiarrhoea Management\u003c\/b\u003e: Commonly given to children alongside Oral Rehydration Salts (ORS) to accelerate gut recovery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmune \u0026amp; Tissue Support\u003c\/b\u003e: Essential for cell growth, wound healing, protein synthesis, and immune defense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeficiency Correction\u003c\/b\u003e: Reverses symptoms of low zinc, such as hair loss, skin lesions, and a loss of taste or smell. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Dosages\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Pediatric Diarrhoea\u003c\/b\u003e:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInfants under 6 months: \u003cb\u003e10 mg daily\u003c\/b\u003e for 10 to 14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eChildren over 6 months: \u003cb\u003e20 mg daily\u003c\/b\u003e for 10 to 14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdult Supplementation\u003c\/b\u003e: Typically ranges from \u003cb\u003e45 mg to 50 mg of elemental zinc\u003c\/b\u003e daily, though specific formulations vary (e.g., 200 mg zinc sulphate yields roughly 45 mg of elemental zinc).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Precautions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eStomach Distress\u003c\/b\u003e: Can cause nausea, vomiting, heartburn, and abdominal cramps, especially if taken on an empty stomach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCopper Deficiency\u003c\/b\u003e: Prolonged high doses (above 40 mg of elemental zinc daily) can impair copper absorption, leading to anemia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrug Interactions\u003c\/b\u003e: Zinc decreases the absorption of tetracycline or fluoroquinolone antibiotics, iron supplements, and penicillamine. Space these medications at least 2 hours apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cosmos Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50710414131500,"sku":"","price":120.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/zinc-sulphage.png?v=1782886032","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/zinc-sulphate-tablets-100-s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}