Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2020 Publisher: Galen Limited, Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, BT63 5UA, UK
Zinc sulfate is a source of zinc which is an essential trace element and involved in a number of body enzyme systems.
Solvazinc is indicated in adults and children for the treatment of zinc deficiency.
Oral after dissolution in water.
One tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals.
More than 30kg: One tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals.
10-30kg: ½ tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals.
Less than 10kg: ½ tablet, dissolved in water, once daily after meals.
Zinc sulfate is corrosive in overdosage. Symptoms are corrosion and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and stomach; ulceration of the stomach followed by perforation may occur. Gastric lavage and emesis should be avoided. Demulcents such as milk should be given. Chelating agents such as sodium calcium edetate may be useful.
3 years.
Store below 25°C, protect from moisture.
Polypropylene containers with polyethylene caps and packed in cartons of three containers. Each tablet container contains 30 tablets. The tablet containers also contain a desiccant capsule.
None.
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