Zinkorot 25mg in detail
The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.How to use?
Take the medicine with liquid (e.g. 1 glass of water).
Duration of use?
The duration of use depends on the nature of the symptoms and/or the course of the illness. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Overdosage?
Overdosing can lead to headaches, vomiting and a metallic taste. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor immediately.
Have you forgotten to take it?
Continue taking the medicine as normal (i.e. not double the amount) at the next prescribed time.
As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing, especially with infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.
A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. As the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.
- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients
Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: No dosage information is available for this age group.
What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.
If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with the use of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?
Side effects have only been described for this medicine and have only occurred in exceptional cases.
If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Caution in case of allergy to zinc!
- Take care if you are allergic to binding agents (e.g. carboxymethylcellulose with the E number E 466)!
- There may be medicinal products with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already taking before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the ingredient in the medicine work?
Zinc is a vital trace element. It influences the function of vitamins and enzymes and has an effect on cell growth and the immune system.
Applied externally to the skin, zinc is effective against pathogens and inflammation and promotes wound healing.
How to use
- Zinc deficiencyThe medicine should only be used if the zinc deficiency cannot be remedied by a change in diet.Dosage
1/2 - 1 tablet 1 time dailyAdult before a meal (approx. 1 hour)Advantages
- Zinc red 25mg for zinc deficiency
- Do not exceed total dose
- Consult a doctor in case of overdose
Ingredients
1 tablet contains: | |
Orotic acid, zinc salt-2-water | 157.32 mg |
(equivalent to) zinc ion | 25 mg |
Silicon dioxide, highly dispersed (HST) | + |
Cellulose, microcrystalline (HST) | + |
povidone K30 (HST) | + |
Carmellose sodium (HST) | + |
talc (HST) | + |
Magnesium stearate (HST) | + |