Welzinc Orange Flavoured Syrup 100ml

✔️ Indications:

• Zinc Deficiency and Zinc-Losing Conditions:
  • Zinc deficiency can result from inadequate diet or malabsorption.
  • Zinc loss can occur in conditions like trauma, burns, diarrhea, and protein-losing states.
  • Zinc supplements are used until clinical improvement is seen, with longer-term use for severe malabsorption, metabolic diseases, or zinc-losing states.

✔️ Pharmacology:

• Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate is an essential trace element involved in various enzyme systems in the body.
• Functions of Zinc:
  • Normal growth and health.
  • Vital for sexual maturation, reproduction, dark vision adaptation, olfactory and gustatory activity.
  • Insulin storage and release.
  • Immune system defense, wound healing, and sensory functions (taste and smell).
• Deficiency Symptoms:
  • Impaired immune function, delayed wound healing, decreased sense of taste and smell, poor night vision, alopecia, mental lethargy, skin changes, poor reproductive organ development, and increased risk of abortion.

✔️ Dosage & Administration

1. Children under 10 kg:
   • 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2 times daily after food.
2. Children between 10-30 kg:
   • 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) 1-3 times daily after food.
3. Adults and children over 30 kg:
   • 20 ml (4 teaspoonfuls) 1-3 times daily after food.

Note: Zinc is most effective if taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. If it causes stomach upset, it may be taken with meals.

✔️ Drug Interactions:

• Tetracycline & Zinc: Zinc can decrease the absorption of tetracycline, and vice versa.
• Quinolone Drugs & Zinc: Similar interaction; both zinc and quinolones may have decreased absorption when taken together.
• Penicillamine & Zinc: Zinc absorption may be reduced when taken with penicillamine.

✔️ Side Effects:

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach upset, heartburn, and gastritis.

✔️ Contraindications:

• Hypersensitivity to any component of the product.

✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation:

• Pregnancy: The safety of Welzinc during pregnancy has not been established. Zinc crosses the placenta.
• Lactation: Zinc is present in breast milk, but its safety during lactation is not fully confirmed.

✔️ Precautions & Warnings:

• Acute Renal Failure: In cases of renal failure, zinc accumulation may occur in the body. Dose adjustments are required for patients with kidney problems.

✔️ Storage Conditions:

• Store in a dry place, away from light and heat.
• Keep out of reach of children.