Zincorot 50 tbl

Description: Zincorot 50 tbl

The drug is used as an alternative source for zinc supplementation in the treatment of zinc deficiency in cases where a normal diet cannot provide sufficient zinc intake. Zinc plays an important role in:

• immune system function
• skin integrity
• wound healing
• of taste and smell
• thyroid function
• growth and development of the body
• maturation of the testicles
• neurological function and the action of insulin (a hormone that controls energy and glucose (sugar) metabolism).

Zinc is necessary for proper brain development and functioning; its deficiency or excess is implicated in behavioural changes, abnormal development of the central nervous system and the development of neurological diseases.

Method of use

Dosage and dosage schedules

Adults and adolescents aged 12-17 years: the recommended dose is ½-1 tablet per day.

Children aged 6-11 years: the recommended dose is ½ tablet per day.

The length of treatment depends on the success of the treatment

Method of use

The drug is taken orally (by mouth) and washed down with sufficient fluid well apart from food intake.
The tablets have a dividing groove that allows them to be split into two equal halves.

Notice

The drug should not be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless the clinical condition (zinc deficiency) in women requires treatment with zinc.
The drug is not intended for children under 6 years of age.
Concurrent use of iron, copper and calcium salts may reduce zinc absorption.
High doses of zinc can reduce the absorption of copper and iron.
Zinc reduces the absorption of tetracyclines and quinolones.
Foods high in phytins (e.g. cereals, legumes, nuts) reduce zinc absorption. Coffee can prevent zinc absorption.
Further special warnings are given in the SPC (section 4.4).

Active ingredients

zinc nitrate, dihydrate (zinc)