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Zincasa medicine contains the active ingredient Zinc acetate, which is indicated to meet the needs of zinc supplementation, especially during the growth period in children, to treat diarrhea and to prevent zinc deficiency... Use, notes when using Zincasa drug through the article below.
1. The role of Zinc in the body
Zinc is an essential trace element for the body, participating in many enzyme structures and many important metabolic processes in the body as follows:
Participates in the activity of many sex hormones, hormones growth , pancreatic hormone so zinc affects many development processes of the body; Plays an important role in DNA division, genotype regulation and protein synthesis; Involved in the functioning of the central nervous system (accounting for 1.5% of the total amount of zinc in the whole body); Strengthens the immune system: Zinc helps to regulate and activate the function of immune cells; Zinc plays an important role in the metabolism of vitamin A in the body; Good effect in intestinal epithelial repair, so zinc supplementation in children with diarrhea is essential. Scientific studies have proved that zinc supplementation in diarrhea patients reduces the duration of diarrhea, its severity, and the number of stools and the duration of illness compared to those with diarrhea who do not take it. zinc.
2. What are the effects of Zincasa?
Zincasa medicine contains the active ingredient Zinc Acetate equivalent to 20mg of elemental zinc, which is prepared in the form of dispersible tablets.
Zincasa drug is indicated in the following cases:
Strengthening the immune system to treat diarrhea, especially diarrhea in children from 2 months to 5 years of age in combination with an electrolyte rehydration solution; Zinc supplementation, especially in pregnant women, children in the developing stage, lactating women, the elderly; Prevention and treatment of zinc deficiency such as: growth retardation, loss of appetite, bone malformations, recurrent infections of the respiratory tract, immune system damage, scalp inflammation caused by intestinal diseases, slow wound healing, parakeratosis skin lesions, night blindness, anemia, mental disorders.
3. Dosage of Zincasa
Zincasa is taken orally. Dissolve each tablet in half a glass of water and stir well before taking or place the tablet in your mouth to quickly disintegrate, then swallow.
The recommended dose of Zincasa in children and adults is as follows:
Adults and children over 30kg: Take 2 tablets/time x 1-3 times/day; Children weighing from 10 to 30kg: Take 1 tablet/time x 1-3 times/day; Children weighing less than 10kg: Take 1 tablet/time x 1 time/day. Zincasa dispersible tablets are not suitable for children under 2 years of age.
4. Zincasa side effects
Zincasa medicine can cause some unwanted effects as follows:
Common: Nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, metallic taste in the mouth, drowsiness; Uncommon: Lowering HDL - Cholesterol in the blood when used in high doses, using zinc for a long time can cause hypochromic anemia, copper deficiency, secondary microcytic anemia. Patients need to inform their doctor about unwanted effects encountered during treatment with Zincasa.
5. Note when using Zincasa
Contraindicated to use Zincasa in patients with hypersensitivity to any component of the drug.
Some notes when using Zincasa drugs are as follows:
Taking high doses of zinc for a long time will lead to copper deficiency accompanied by anemia, neutropenia. Copper deficiency leads to a decrease in serum cholesterol in the blood. Therefore, patients need to monitor serum and blood cell counts to detect copper deficiency; For pregnant women: Studies have shown that zinc use in pregnant women does not increase fetal abnormalities. However, the use of drugs in pregnant women should be prescribed by a doctor; For women who are breastfeeding: Zinc doses higher than the recommended daily intake (greater than 15 mg/day in pregnant women and 19 mg/day in nursing women) should be avoided for 6 months. first month, 16mg/day for the next 6 months).
6. Drug interactions
Zincasa drug can cause some interactions as follows:
Concurrent use of zinc with iron or calcium reduces the absorption of both drugs; Concomitant use of zinc with Biphosphate (Etidronet, Alendronate, Risedronate); Quinolone antibiotics (Gatifloxacin, Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Ofloxacin) reduce the absorption of both drugs; Simultaneous use of Penicillamin and zinc salt reduces the effect of Penicillamin; The absorption of zinc is reduced by many substances including food; Zinc forms an insoluble chelate complex when used with tetracycline antibiotics, zinc also inhibits tetracycline absorption, so take 2 drugs at least 3 hours apart. Drug interactions occur that increase the risk of adverse effects and decrease the therapeutic effect of Zincasa. Therefore, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the treatment, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs and food they are using before taking Zincasa.
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