Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate

Therapeutic Group

Other Mineral Supplements

Indication Dosage

Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate is a white crystalline powder that contains one molecule of water of crystallization per molecule of zinc sulfate. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement to prevent zinc deficiency, and as a fertilizer for crops to supply the necessary amount of zinc to the plants. Additionally, Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate is also used in the production of various chemicals, such as rayon, lithopone, and inks.

Prevention And Treatment Of Zinc Deficiency: 

  • Infants & Children: 1.35-2.70 Mg Zinc Sulphate Mono-hydrate/kg/day Divided In 1-3 Times Daily. Larger Doses May Be Required In Impaired Intestinal Absorption Or An Excessive Loss Of Zinc. 
  • Adults: 70-140mg Zinc Sulphate Mono-hydrate/dose (25-50 Mg Elemental Zinc/dose) 3 Times Daily.

Content

  • Solution /Syp /susp 10mg /20mg: Per 5 ml: Zinc Sulphate Mono-hydrate 10mg (equiv To 3.64mg Elemental Zinc) /20mg (equiv To 7.28mg Elemental Zinc); Powder For Reconstitution.

Pregnancy

Caution Advised

Stability

  • Zinc Supplement

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Dyspepsia
  • Nausea Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Gastric Irritation
  • Irritability
  • Headache
  • Lethargy.

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