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Dozinco is a zinc supplement, it is a very important trace element involved in many processes in the body. If the body lacks zinc, it will be susceptible to infections and digestive disorders.
1. Uses of the drug Dozinco
Dozinco 15 mg is a medicine containing the main ingredient is zinc gluconate 105mg equivalent to 15mg zinc.
Zinc is a trace element that is essential for the development of the body. Zinc participates in the formation of many important metabolic enzymes such as carbonate dehydratase, lactic dehydrogenase. Especially the metabolism of nucleic acids, proteins and participate in the immune system to help prevent infections, especially respiratory and digestive tract infections. Zinc also helps heal wounds quickly, prevent diarrhea and the risk of macular degeneration, one of the dangerous diseases leading to blindness in the elderly.
Zinc can be taken into the body through food and drink, zinc is abundant in animal meats, eggs, bottles, oysters, oysters.... If the body is deficient in zinc, it will take a long time to heal wounds, prone to diseases. infectious disease. Some people who are more at risk of zinc deficiency include:
Vegetarians: For people who are vegetarians regularly, they often do not provide enough zinc for the body. People with digestive disorders such as diarrhea. Pregnant women and lactating women, children older than 7 months but only breastfed. Alcoholics: Because they cannot absorb nutrients due to intestinal damage from excessive alcohol consumption, or because more zinc is excreted in their urine. Therefore, zinc supplementation, especially for those at risk, is very important.
Aim to improve the immune system, prevent infectious diseases, especially gastrointestinal infections or respiratory infections.
Dozinco is a product to help supplement zinc when it is not possible to get enough through diet or in people who are deficient in zinc of any degree.
2. Indications and contraindications Dozinco
Dozinco is indicated in the following cases:
People with zinc malabsorption Inflammation of the scalp in the intestines. Supplement the amount of zinc lost due to acute and chronic diarrhea, digestive dysfunction such as anorexia, inability to digest food,... Children with growth retardation, rickets due to zinc deficiency, children with weakness The body often cries at night and has trouble sleeping. Women who are pregnant or women who are breastfeeding. Use for children in puberty need high zinc requirements in the body. Zinc supplementation when the need is increased due to injury, burns... Pathologies caused by zinc deficiency: Wound healing, corneal ulceration, night blindness, infection, glossitis, hair loss, nail dystrophy, post-inflammatory disease Don't use Dozinco in the following cases:
Dozinco is contraindicated for people with a history of allergy to zinc or any other ingredient in the drug. People with porphyrin syndrome should not use it. Do not use this medicine for people with severe liver and kidney failure, kidney stones.
3. Dosage and usage of the drug Dozinco
3.1 How to use To give Dozinco the best effect, it is recommended to use the drug on a regular basis, taking it 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals every day.
Should be used intermittently to supplement zinc, but should not be used continuously for too long. Like taking the drug for about 1-2 months, then taking a break from taking the drug for a period of about 1 month if you want to continue using it.
3.2 Dosage of Dozinco Dosage for people with acute diarrhea and chronic diarrhea : take 1 tablet / time and take 1 time / day. Dosage for people with zinc malabsorption: Take 1-3 tablets/time, divided into 3 times/day. Dosage for children with growth retardation, rickets, malnutrition: Take 1 tablet per day. Pregnant or breastfeeding women also need a zinc supplement: 1-2 tablets per day. Inflammatory bowel disease for children: Take 1 tablet/day. May increase to 2 tablets/day during puberty if necessary.
4. Notes when using Dozinco
Take medicine as prescribed by the doctor, do not arbitrarily adjust the dose and time without the consent of the doctor.
When taking the drug, users may experience some unwanted effects such as: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, discomfort in the stomach. The above effects are usually transient and not too severe. However, to ensure safe and effective use of the drug during the course of use, if you notice any unusual signs, immediately notify your doctor.
During the use of the drug, you should maintain a healthy, nutritious, and varied diet, eat more fruits and vegetables to supplement vitamins and minerals. Combine with moderate and appropriate intensity exercise to help you improve your resistance and immune system.
Patients with acute vomiting or active peptic ulcer should be carefully monitored during treatment with Dozinco 15mg.
Should pay attention to changes in health and periodic blood tests to detect copper deficiency early if you have to take Dozinco 15mg for a long time, so that you can timely supplement it.
For pregnant women with zinc deficiency, supplementation is a must, but always consult with your doctor about the benefits and risks of Dozinco for the fetus.
Dozinco drug interactions can occur with some drugs that reduce the absorption of Dozinco, so the following drugs should not be combined with Dozinco:
Some antibiotics: Levofloxacin, Tetracycline, Ciprofloxacin, Doxycycline ,.... Medicines that contain Iron, Calcium. Anticoagulant drugs such as Warfarin, Acenocoumarol,... Drugs prepared in the form of emulsions to be used to treat stomach diseases. Dozinco should be stored in a dry place, the temperature is from 15-300C, avoid humid places or places with light shining on. Keep out of reach of children.
Above is information about Dozinco drug, do not self-medicate because this is a prescription drug. Use only when needed and avoid continuous supplementation, causing excess, affecting the absorption of other drugs.
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