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Paluzine belongs to the group of minerals and vitamins, syrup dosage form. The drug has the main ingredient of zinc (in the form of zinc gluconate) 10mg, packed in boxes of 10 - 20 tubes x 5ml, boxes of 10 - 20 tubes x 10ml or boxes of 1 bottle of 100ml. Follow the article below to know what Paluzine drug works? Dosage and how to use?
1. What does Paluzine do?
Paluzine is used to supplement or prevent treatment for the following cases:
People with rickets or malnutrition. Children growth retardation. Women who are pregnant and breastfeeding. People who are on a diet or long-term parenteral nutrition. People with acute/chronic diarrhea. People with digestive disorders. People with recurrent infections of the respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract or skin. People with dry skin or slow-healing wounds. People with dry eyes, night blindness or corneal ulcers. People with severe zinc deficiency with typical symptoms such as scalp inflammation, enteritis, nail dystrophy (wrinkled nails, slow growth, white streaks), dry eyes and diarrhea.
2. Contraindications of Paluzine
Do not use Paluzine in case:
People with hypersensitivity to any ingredient of Paluzine. People with severe liver, kidney or adrenal insufficiency. People with a history of kidney stones.
3. Dosage and how to use Paluzine
Usage: Paluzine is taken orally. For Paluzine to be most effective, patients should take the drug 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating. In case of digestive disorders, Paluzine can be taken with meals to overcome.
Dosage:
For children under 10kg: Dose 5ml x 2 times/day. For children from 10 - 20 kg: Dose 10ml x 1-3 times/day. For children and adults > 30kg: Dose 20ml x 1-3 times/day. Note: Paluzine dosage above is for reference only. The specific dose of Paluzine will depend on your condition and disease progression. To get the right dose of Paluzine, patients need to consult their doctor.
How to handle a missed dose, an overdose of Paluzine:
In case of forgetting a dose of Paluzine, it is advisable to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Paluzine and use a new dose. An overdose of Paluzine can cause anemia. Patients need to stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
4. Paluzine drug interactions
Paluzine may have an interaction reaction if used concurrently with:
Iron-containing preparations; Phosphorus drugs; Penicillamine drugs; Tetracycline drug. To avoid interactions, before being prescribed Paluzine, patients should inform their doctors about all the drugs they are using, including dietary supplements. The doctor will base on that to prescribe the appropriate Paluzine.
5. Paluzine side effects
At therapeutic doses, Paluzine is well tolerated. However, the process of using Paluzine, patients may still experience side effects such as:
Abdominal pain; Undigested; Nausea and vomiting; Diarrhea ; Stomach irritation or gastritis. If you experience these symptoms, the patient should stop using Paluzine and notify the doctor immediately for appropriate treatment.
6. Be careful when using Paluzine
Do not use Paluzine if the patient is in the advanced stage of peptic ulcer or has acute vomiting. If it is imperative to take Paluzine at the same time as copper, calcium, and iron, it should be taken 2-3 hours apart to avoid drug interactions. Absolutely do not use when Paluzine has signs of discoloration, mold, watery or expired. Above is all information about Paluzine, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Absolutely do not arbitrarily buy Paluzine treatment at home because there may be unwanted side effects.
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