Indications - Oral zinc therapy is indicated in zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions like- Hair loss, Skin rashes, Major depression, Loss of smell, taste and memory, White spots on the fingernails, Increased susceptibility to infection, Loss of activity of growth hormone (GH), Visual impairment, fingernails, Diarrhea, Male infertility, Sickle cell anemia, Delayed wound healing, Type-2 diabetes
Dosage & Administration - Adults: One tablet twice daily with meal.
Side Effects - Zinc might cause nausea, vomiting, metallic taste and stomach upset etc.
Contraindications - No Data
Others - Pregnancy & Lactation It should be used in pregnant or lactating mother after consultation with a health care professional. Precautions & Warnings Patients with diabetes & acute renal failure should use zinc products cautiously. Overdose Effects Taking doses higher than 40 mg (elemental zinc) daily might cause fever, cough, upset stomach.