SOLVAZINC is a brand name for Zinc Sulfate. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: 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.
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Method of administration: oral after dissolution in water.
Adults:
One tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals.
Children:
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 salts may cause abdominal pain, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, gastric irritation and gastritis. There have also been cases of irritability, headache and lethargy observed. Zinc may interfere with the absorption of copper, leading to reduced copper levels, and potentially copper deficiency.
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Accumulation of zinc may occur in cases of renal failure. This product contains sorbitol (E420), therefore patients with rare hereditary problems of fructose intolerance should not take this medicine. 3% of the WHO recommended maximum daily intake of 2g sodium for an adult.
Therapy should continue until clinical improvement occurs and Solvazinc can be replaced by dietary measures unless there is severe malabsorption, metabolic disease or continuing zinc loss. 8).
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Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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