| Name | Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate |
| Classes |
Electrolyte and Mineral Nutritional Supplement |
| Diseases |
Electrolytic Imbalance Zinc Deficiency |
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EnglishZinc Sulphate Monohydrate
Zinc sulphate monohydrate is used as nutritional supplement. Zinc is found in cells throughout the body. It is needed for the body's defensive (immune) system to properly work. It plays a role in cell division, cell growth, wound healing, and the breakdown of carbohydrates Zinc is also needed for the senses of smell and taste. During pregnancy, infancy, and childhood the body needs zinc to grow and develop properly. Zinc also enhances the action of insulin.
Zinc sulphate monohydrate is indicated in-
- Zinc deficiency as a result of malabsorption or low intake or zinc loss
Zinc loss can occur as a result of severe diarrhea and trauma.
- Adult dosages:
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- Males older than 14 years: 11 mg/day
- Females older than 19 years: 8 mg/day
- Pregnancy: (14-18 years old) 12 mg/day
- Pregnancy: (older than 19 years old): 11 mg/day
- Breastfeeding: (14-18 years old) 13 mg/day
- Breastfeeding: (older than 19 years) 12 mg/day
- Upper Intake Level (UL): (14-18 years old) 34 mg/day
- UL: (older than 19 years): 40 mg/day
- Pediatric dosages:
- Infants 0-6 months: 2 mg/day
- Infants 6-12 months: 3 mg/day
- Children 1-3 years: 3 mg/day
- Children 3-8 years: 5 mg/day
- Children 8-13 years: 8 mg/day
- Children 13-18 years: 11 mg/day
- Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
- This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: low blood levels of copper.
- Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.
- This medication passes into breast milk. While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Contraindication
Contraindicated in patients hypersensitivity to zinc.
There is no known contraindications of zinc sulphate in terms of food and drinks.
There is no known contraindication of zinc sulphate in terms of health.