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Tozinax drug has the active name of zinc and is indicated for use in growth retardation in children, pregnant women and lactating mothers, treatment of mild and moderate zinc deficiency cases, ... So what effect does Tozinax have?
1. Uses of Tozinax
What is Tozinax? Tozinax is a medicine containing the active ingredient zinc, commonly indicated for use in children and adults in some specific cases including:
Zinc supplementation with the following cases: Growth retardation in children Rickets Women Pregnant women and lactating mothers Diets or diets that are deficient in nutrients Long-term parenteral nutrition Acute and chronic diarrhea Treatment of severe zinc deficiency is characterized by typical skin and mucosal lesions such as: enteritis, scalp inflammation, nail dystrophy with symptoms of wrinkling, white streaking and delayed nail growth Dry eyes Inflammation around natural openings such as vulva, anus. Diarrhea In addition, some other side effects of the drug that are not listed on the approved drug label. Therefore, before taking the medicine, consult your doctor.
2. How to use Tozinax
What does Tozinax do? Tozinax medicine is prepared in the form of Tozinax 70mg tablets equivalent to 10mg of zinc and syrup (zinc sulfate monohydrate) Tozinax syrup 10mg/5ml. Dosage depends on each subject and disease status:
For adults taking Tozinax 70mg tablets, use additional doses with 1⁄2 -2 tablets/day and depending on the case. Therapeutic dose 1-2 tablets/time orally 3 times daily depending on the degree of deficiency. For tozinax syrup form in children and adults over 30kg can use syrup with a dosage of 20ml 1-3 times/day. Dosage reduction should be considered after clinical symptoms have improved. Children are recommended to use Tozinax in the form of syrup with the following dosage: Children under 10kg: 5ml x 2 times/day Children from 10-20kg: 10ml x 1-3 times/day Besides, the absorption of Zinc can be affected by food, so the best time to take Tozinax is about 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. However, if you experience symptoms of digestive disorders, you can take medicine with meals to overcome this. You should swallow the tablet whole with a certain amount of water. For young children, you should use syrup or can crush the tablet and dissolve it with water for the child to drink. Use tozinax exactly as directed by your doctor, do not use more, smaller or longer than prescribed. Tozinax can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Use tozinax regularly to get the most benefit from it and can stop taking it if any new signs of abnormality appear or the condition does not improve after 7 days. Absolutely do not abuse the drug for too long for a long time. This does not make the patient's condition better, but also increases the risk of unwanted effects.
3. Undesirable effects when using Tozinax
Tozinax can cause some unwanted side effects and is more common if taken on an empty stomach, symptoms can include:
Abdominal pain Indigestion Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Stomach irritation and gastric mucosa Before prescribing the drug, the doctor always considers the benefits and effectiveness of tozinax. While taking tozinax can still occur unwanted effects. Therefore, when unusual symptoms appear, especially when a severe allergic reaction occurs with accompanying signs such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, rash, swelling or itching of the face and throat. , tongue, ... In this case, the patient should immediately notify the doctor or nurse for immediate medical intervention.
4. Some notes when using tozinax
Some notes when using tozinax include:
Report a history of allergy to tozinax or any other allergies. Tozinax may contain inactive ingredients and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Notice the medications you are taking including prescription, nonprescription, herbal and dietary supplements. Tozinax is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients. Overdose can cause acute zinc toxicity. Therefore, care should be taken to avoid using gastric lavage or induce vomiting at home in acute zinc poisoning, and instead give the patient milk, alkaline carbonate or activated charcoal. Avoid the use of tozinax in patients with advanced peptic ulcer disease and acute vomiting. The drug is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic, renal or adrenal insufficiency. Caution should be exercised when tozinax is co-administered with other minerals such as iron, copper, phosphorus and calcium to avoid competition for zinc absorption. Ideally, you should drink each type separately and about 2-3 hours apart. Tozinax can be used in pregnant women. During lactation, trace amounts of the drug may be excreted and present in breast milk, which theoretically poses little risk to the infant. However, to date there are no accurate studies or reports, so before using this medicine consult your doctor. If you forget to take a dose of tozinax, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking it as scheduled. Do not take more medicine than prescribed. Because of acute zinc poisoning, zinc salts will be gradually eroded by stomach acid. Tozinax overdose or ingestion can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, fainting,...
5. Drug interactions
Drug interactions may decrease the effect of tozinax, or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, prescription drugs, and herbal products. Do not start, stop or change the dose of any medicine without your doctor's consent.
Drugs that can interact with tozinax include:
Preparations containing copper, iron, phosphorus Tetracycline Penicilamin Fluoroquinolone
6. How to store Tozinax?
Store Tozinax at a temperature not exceeding 30°C, protected from light and away from moisture. Do not store tozinax in a humid place or in the freezer and keep away from heat and open flames. Different medicines will have different storage methods, so read the Tozinax storage instructions carefully on the packaging, or ask your pharmacist. Keep tozinax out of the reach of children and family pets.
When the medicine has expired or is damaged and cannot be used anymore, dispose of it and dispose of it properly. Do not arbitrarily dispose of drugs into the environment such as pipes or toilets unless requested. Consult with your waste disposal company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of tozinax to help protect the environment.
In summary, tozinax is an active substance containing zinc and is indicated for use in children with growth retardation in children, women during pregnancy and breastfeeding mothers, treatment of zinc deficiency cases. mild and moderate... However, tozinax can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the chance of side effects. desired and at the same time increase the effectiveness of the treatment process.
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