Table of contents:
- Benefits & Rules of Use Zinc
- What is zinc used for?
- How do you use zinc?
- How to store this drug?
- Dose
- What is the dosage of zinc for adults?
- What is the dosage of zinc for children?
- In what dosages and preparations Zinc is available?
- Side effects
- What are the possible side effects of zinc?
- Precautions & Warnings
- What should be known before using this drug?
- Drug Interactions
- What medicines should not be taken with zinc?
- What foods and drinks should not be consumed at the same time as this medicine?
- Overdose
- What are the symptoms of zinc overdose and what are the effects?
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
Benefits & Rules of Use Zinc
What is zinc used for?
Zinc is a tablet that is used to treat various health problems related to zinc deficiency in the body.
Zinc is also a nutrient that the body needs to maintain the immune system and metabolic processes.
Zinc is an important part of several immune processes. When the amount is insufficient, the body's immune formation process will be disrupted. Not only that, these nutrients also play a big role in maintaining the function of your sense of taste and smell.
Zinc in tablet form can also be given as a complement to diarrhea treatment to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration.
Diarrhea is the cause of the loss of various nutrients and minerals, including zinc, from the body in large amounts. That is why it is important to get additional zinc intake in this process.
Another role of zinc medication during and after a diarrhea attack is to help reduce the severity and reduce the child's risk of developing diarrhea in the future.
Apart from diarrhea, the following are health conditions that can be treated with zinc:
- zinc deficiency (zinc deficiency)
- fever
- heal wounds
- decreased vision due to age
How do you use zinc?
Zinc is an oral medication. You can drink it by drinking it directly with water or dropping it into your mouth. We recommend that you take zinc tablets when your stomach is still empty and not filled with food.
Ideally, zinc tablets should be administered at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Zinc medicine can be given with food to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort.
How to store this drug?
Zinc is a medicine that is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Do not store medicine in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules.
Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard the zinc tablet product when its validity period has expired or when it is no longer needed.
Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dosage of zinc for adults?
The recommended dosage for zinc tablets for adults is as follows:
- Men 14 years and over: 11 mg / day; women over 19 years: 11 mg / day.
- Pregnant women 19 years and over: 11 mg / day; breastfeeding mothers aged 14-18 years: 14 mg / day; breastfeeding mothers 19 years and over: 12 mg / day
What is the dosage of zinc for children?
For children, the following is the recommended dosage of zinc:
- For children 6 months to 5 years of age, it is given as much as 20 mg, or as much as 1 teaspoon per day for 10 days.
- For infants aged 2-6 months, as much as 10 mg of zinc, or as much as ½ teaspoon each day, can be given for 10 days.
- The use of zinc oral drops for children aged 6 months to 5 years is given in a dose of 20 mg (2 mL) / day for a period of 10 days.
- Meanwhile, infants aged 2-6 months are given in a dose of 10 mg (1 mL) / day over a period of 10 days.
In what dosages and preparations Zinc is available?
Zinc is a drug that is available in various forms, including:
- Zinc medicine in a package containing syrup, which contains 60 ml
- Zinc medicine in oral drops / drops, which contains 15 ml
- Zinc medicine in tablet packs, which contain 15 mg, 30 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg
- Zinc medicine in loose tablet packs, which contain 100 mg
Side effects
What are the possible side effects of zinc?
The most severe side effects of zinc reported in the use of zinc tablets and syrup are nausea and vomiting. However, it is not necessary to stop the drug administration if the nausea and vomiting are not too severe.
If vomiting occurs within 30 minutes after administration of the drug, give 5 ml of syrup (1 measuring spoon) / 2 ml drops again as a substitute. If the patient vomits 5 ml of syrup (1 measuring spoon) and 2 ml of the second drops, stop using that day. Furthermore, you can give the next dose the next day.
Not everyone experiences these side effects, whether they take zinc in tablet or syrup form. There may also be some side effects not mentioned above.
If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions & Warnings
What should be known before using this drug?
Zinc tablets and syrups are drugs that can interact with certain health conditions. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you or your child has certain health conditions, specifically:
- If you have allergies to drugs, food, and other substances (including dairy products).
- If you have low zinc levels in the bloodstream.
Zinc can also decrease its potency if taken at the same time as certain drugs. So, tell your doctor what medicines you are taking.
Drug Interactions
What medicines should not be taken with zinc?
Drug interactions are conditions that can alter zinc's performance or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this article.
Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.
Medicines that you should avoid because of the potential for interactions with zinc are:
- amoxicillin
- aspirin
- biotin
- copper sulfate
- CoQ10 (ubiquinone)
- warfarin (Coumadin)
- doxycycline
- omega 3 fatty acids (fish oil)
- folic acid
- ibuprofen
- selenium
- vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin)
- vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
- vitamin D
- vitamin D3
- vitamin E
What foods and drinks should not be consumed at the same time as this medicine?
Certain drugs should not be taken with meals or at certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Discuss your use of medications with foods that contain alcohol, or tobacco with your doctor.
Avoid using zinc drugs when your child is eating foods that contain carbohydrates, calcium, or phosphorus.
This content can reduce the amount of zinc absorbed into the body. As a result, the healing period for diarrhea will take a long time.
Overdose
What are the symptoms of zinc overdose and what are the effects?
Here are some of the symptoms of a zinc overdose:
- Nausea
- Gag
- Dizzy
One of the side effects of excessive zinc consumption is the imbalance of zinc levels in the body. Unbalanced zinc levels often lead to certain health conditions, and some of them are:
- anemia
- low HDL cholesterol levels
- leukopenia (low levels of white blood cells)
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
Zinc is a drug that has the potential to trigger an overdose if consumed in excess. What you should do when an overdose of zinc occurs is to call 112 or rush to the nearest hospital.
What should I do if I forget to take medicine or forget to take medicine?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you just remember as you approach your next drink, ignore the ones you forgot. Continue to take medication on schedule. Do not double the dose for a single medication.
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