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Zinc Gluconate Tablets

Function and Efficacy

Zinc is an important component of many enzymes in the body and has the functions of promoting growth and development, improving taste, etc. When it is deficient, growth stagnation, reproductive inability, difficulty in wound healing, body weakness, conjunctivitis, stomatitis, glossitis, lack of appetite, chronic diarrhea, loss of taste, and neurological symptoms may occur. Zinc is particularly important for the growth and development of children.

Ingredients

Each tablet contains 70 mg (equivalent to 10 mg zinc)

Appearance

Light yellow irregular tablets; taste sweet and sour, with mint flavor and slightly astringent.

Indication

Used to treat malnutrition, anorexia, pica, oral ulcers, acne, and growth retardation in children caused by zinc deficiency.

Usage and Dosage

Oral administration: Adults take 174-350 mg (equivalent to 25-50 mg zinc) twice a day. Children take 7-14 mg per kg body weight (equivalent to 1-2 mg zinc) in 2 divided doses.

Adverse Reactions

There are mild gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, and constipation.

Precautions

It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to this product.

Special Population Medication

Precautions for children: Oral, 1 tablet at a time for children over 12 years old, 3 times a day. Daily dosage for children under 12 years old: 1-6 years old, weight 10-21 kg, 0.5 tablets a day; 7-9 years old, weight 22-27 kg, 1 tablet a day; 10-12 years old, weight 28-32 kg, 1.5 tablets a day. Precautions during pregnancy and lactation: Not yet clear. Precautions for the elderly: Not yet clear.

Drug Interactions

1. Do not take this product with milk. 2. Do not take this product with aluminum salts, calcium salts, carbonates, tannic acid, etc. 3. This product can reduce the effects of penicillamine and tetracycline drugs. 4. If used with other drugs at the same time, drug interactions may occur. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist for details.

Storage

Keep away from light and store in sealed container.

Packaging Specification

70mg

Validity Period

24 months

Manufacturer

Hubei Huquan Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

  • Founded in:

    1999-03-08
  • Address:

    No. 18, Guanshan 2nd Road, Guannan Science and Technology Industrial Park, East Lake New Technology Development Zone, Wuhan
  • Tax NO.:

    914201007145211150
  • Registered Funds:

    15.5 million yuan
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