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Zinc is a trace mineral that plays an important role in many body functions and activities. Zinc can be obtained through the diet, through mineral and vitamin supplements such as Mebizinc. So what is Mebizinc, how does it work?
1. What is Mebizinc?
Mebizinc is an over-the-counter drug that belongs to the group of vitamins and minerals. With the main ingredient Zinc gluconate (a zinc salt form of gluconic acid), Mebizinc is used as a functional food for people who do not get enough zinc from food. Each Mebizinc tablet contains 105 mg of Zinc gluconate equivalent to 15 mg of Zinc and some other excipients including: Wheat starch, Magnesium stearate, Croscarmellose sodium, Aerosil, Lactose, PVP K30, Talc powder.
Zinc is an essential micronutrient for the body. When zinc deficiency, abnormal or pathological signs may appear, specifically:
Decrease or loss of taste sensitivity leading to loss of appetite, loss of appetite. Zinc deficiency leads to neurological disorders, behavioral disorders, making people poorly adapted to changing circumstances, easily irritable. Zinc helps the normal development of hair, skin and nails, zinc deficiency will cause hair to become fibrous, stiff, hair color turns yellow, nails are slow to grow, easy to break, dull and dry skin. Zinc helps strengthen immunity, fight infections, promote cell growth, a diet deficient in zinc can lead to a number of conditions such as: mouth ulcers, slow wound healing, some autoimmune diseases, ...
2. Uses of the drug Mebizinc
Mebizinc helps supplement zinc for the following subjects and conditions:
People at high risk of zinc deficiency because the absorption of zinc in the small intestine is affected such as: people with digestive disorders, acute or chronic diarrhea people with an unbalanced diet or diet, people with moderate and mild malnutrition,... Recurrent infections in the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, genitals, skin: anal inflammation, vulvovaginitis , mouth ulcers, acne inflammation, diabetic foot ulcers,... People with nail dystrophy, hair loss, dry skin, skin burns, slow wound healing,... Hypogonadism; Dry corneal ulcers, night blindness, age-related vision loss; Wilson's disease ; Anorexia; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; Common cold.
3. How to use Mebizinc?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have ever had an allergic reaction to zinc gluconate, zinc or any other ingredient in this medicine. Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
For children under 12 years old, the safety and effectiveness of the drug is not guaranteed.
Take Mebizinc once or twice a day, can be taken with food if the medicine upsets the stomach. When using Mebizinc to supplement nutrition with a natural daily diet in adults from 105 to 350mg (about 1-3 tablets), depending on your individual circumstances, the doctor will change the dosage accordingly. fit.
The therapeutic dose of the drug for each disease will be taken according to the specific instructions of the doctor and the dose is reduced over time if necessary. If you miss a dose of Mebizinc, take it as soon as possible, skip the dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take both doses at the same time.
In case of an overdose of Mebizinc seek emergency medical help. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Mebizinc with any other medicines, especially of:
Antibiotics Anticoagulants (Warfarin, Jantoven). Store Mebizinc at room temperature (below 30 degrees Celsius), away from moisture and heat.
4. What side effects can Mebizinc cause?
Severe allergic reaction with signs such as: rash, itching, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, difficulty breathing, ... if this is the case, call 911 or take the patient to a medical facility. as fast as possible.
Other less serious side effects of Mebizinc may occur, including:
Vomiting, nausea; Stomach pain; Diarrhea; Dry mouth, change in taste; There is an unpleasant taste in the mouth. Zinc-containing medicines are not recommended for long-term use because they can cause some conditions such as copper deficiency, neutropenia, iron deficiency anemia.
The above is not a complete list of Mebizinc side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In summary, zinc supplementation is very necessary for the body to develop normally as well as to support the treatment of some diseases. Although it is an over-the-counter drug, in order to use Mebizinc effectively and safely, you should still seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist and it is indispensable to increase your consumption of foods rich in these minerals. through daily meals.
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