Zinc

Type of Medication: Mineral

Indications: Zinc replacement

Side Effects:

Route of administration: Adult (Oral)

Dose:125 mg tablet (45 mg zinc) 1 to 3 times a day

Administration: Effervescent tablet disolved in water after food

Route of administration: Paediatric (Oral)

Dose:Under 10 kg: half a tablet once a day. 10-30 kg: half a tablet 1-3 times a day. over 30 kg: as per adults.

Administration: Effervescent tablet disolved in water after food

Examples of some Drug Interactions

Interacting drug: Iron

zinc reduces its absorption and vice versa

Interacting drug: Penicillamine

zinc reduces its absorption and vice versa

Interacting drug: Quinalones

zinc reduces its absorption

Interacting drug: Tetracyclines

zinc reduces its absorption and vice versa