Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP 10 mg/5 ml

Business Unit: Human

Medicine Type: Liquid

Generic Name: Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP 10 mg/5 ml

Therapeutic Class: Specific mineral preparations

Indication: Zeenee (Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate) is indicated in zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions. Zinc deficiency can occur as a result of inadequate diet or mal-absorption. Excessive loss of zinc can occur in trauma, burns, diarrhea and protein losing conditions. A zinc supplement is given until clinical improvement occurs but it may need to be continued in severe mal-absorption, metabolic disease or in zinc losing states.

Dosage & Administration: Child under 10 kg: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 2 times daily after food. Child between 10-30 kg: 10 ml (2 teaspoonfuls) 1-3 times daily after food. Adults and child over 30 kg: 20 ml (4 teaspoonfuls) 1-3 times daily after food. This drug is most effective if they are taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. However, if causes stomach upset, this may be taken with a meal.

Preparation: A bottle containing 100 ml syrup and a measuring cup.