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What is Marinusa, is it a zinc supplement? In the group of vitamins and minerals, Marinusa is a preparation with the main component of elemental zinc, used in the supplemental treatment or prevention of zinc deficiency in children and adults.
1. What is Marinusa?
Marinusa belongs to the group of minerals and vitamins, with the main ingredient being elemental zinc (in the form of Zinc sulphate monohydrate) with a content of 10mg. Zinc is known as one of the essential trace elements for the body, an indispensable component of the enzyme system and essential for the synthesis of nucleic acids, glucid, and proteins. Zinc deficiency can lead to growth retardation.Marinusa drug is prepared in the form of a syrup and is a preparation used to supplement and prevent zinc deficiency in the following cases:
Treatment of children with malnutrition, rickets, growth retardation. Prevention of zinc deficiency in pregnant and lactating women. Prevention of zinc deficiency in dieters, unbalanced diets or patients receiving long-term parenteral nutrition. Treatment of acute and chronic diarrhea due to zinc deficiency in children under 5 years of age (usually combined with oral rehydration solution). In addition, Marinusa is also used in the treatment of some disorders caused by zinc deficiency such as digestive disorders with nausea, vomiting, mild constipation, loss of appetite, slow digestion.
Because zinc plays an important role in the division of tissues in the skin, immune system and intestinal mucosa, Marinusa is also used to support the treatment of recurrent or recurrent skin, gastrointestinal or respiratory infections; sores, burns that are slow to heal, dry skin; corneal ulcers, dry eyes, night blindness.
2. Usage and dosage of Marinusa
Marinusa is taken orally. Drink 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating for best absorption. Patients can also drink with meals if they have digestive disorders.
The recommended dose of Marinusa drug according to specific weight is as follows:
Children weighing less than 10kg: Take 5ml/time and use it 2 times/day. Children weighing from 10 to 20 kg: Take 10ml/time and use 1-3 times/day. Children and adults weighing over 30kg: Take 20ml/time and use 1-3 times/day. An overdose of Marinusa from taking high doses for a long time can lead to copper deficiency and anemia. To eliminate some of the serum zinc, a chelating agent (EDTA) can be used.
For the case of Marinusa overdose and lead to acute poisoning, the patient should be given milk, activated charcoal or alkaline carbonate to remove zinc. Do not wash the stomach or induce vomiting in this case.
3. Side effects of the drug Marinusa
Marinusa can cause some unwanted side effects on the digestive system such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, irritated stomach, gastritis. These side effects often appear when taking Marinusa on an empty stomach and to overcome it, the patient should take the drug with food.
If you see any strange symptoms related to the digestive system after taking Marinusa medicine, the patient should immediately notify the doctor.
4. Some notes when using Marinusa
Do not use Marinusa in people with hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the drug, people with severe liver, kidney or adrenal insufficiency, people with a history of kidney stone disease. Do not use Marinusa in particular and zinc products in general when vomiting is acute or in the advanced stage of gastric ulcer. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only use Marinusa and zinc-containing products when prescribed by a doctor. When used, the recommended dose must be used, avoiding doses higher than the recommended daily nutritional requirements. Co-administration of Marinusa with other preparations containing phosphorus, iron, Penicilamin, Tetracycline may reduce the absorption of zinc. Or used together with products containing copper, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, zinc reduces the absorption of these substances. Therefore, these types should be taken 2-3 hours apart so as not to reduce absorption. The use of Marinusa is to treat, supplement and prevent zinc deficiency in both children and adults caused by diseases or some other health conditions. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Marinusa exactly as directed by your doctor.
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