Square Zinc 20 Zinc 20mg

Indication

Square Zinc 20 is used for the prevention and treatment of zinc deficiency states, and as an adjunct in the management of diarrhoea in children (WHO-recommended zinc therapy), acne vulgaris, and conditions associated with poor wound healing.

Ingredients

• Zinc (as zinc sulphate monohydrate) 20 mg

Direction

Adults: 20 mg once daily, or as directed by a physician. Children (for diarrhoea management): 10–20 mg/day for 10–14 days as per WHO/UNICEF guidelines. Take with food or milk to reduce gastrointestinal irritation.

Side effects

• Gastrointestinal: nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal cramps
• diarrhea (particularly on empty stomach).
• Metallic taste in mouth.
• Long
• term high
• dose use: copper deficiency.

Precautions

• Do not exceed recommended dose
• excessive zinc intake can interfere with copper absorption.
• Use with caution in patients with renal impairment.
• May reduce absorption of tetracycline and fluoroquinolone antibiotics — separate doses by at least 2 hours.
• Keep out of reach of children.