Zincteral tablets 124mg, No. 150
Expiration Date: 11/2025
Russian Pharmacy name:
Цинктерал таблетки 124мг, №150
as part of the complex treatment of diseases leading to the development of zinc deficiency in the body;
Acrodermatitis enteropathica (acrodermatitis enteropathic);
Alopecia areata (alopecia areata) and Alopecia maligna (malignant baldness);
Acne pustulosa and Acne phlegmonosa (pustular and purulent acne);
with long-term treatment with corticosteroids, especially at the time of drug withdrawal;
as an adjunct treatment for difficult-to-heal wounds.
Inside, during or after a meal (whole, cannot be divided or chewed).
Enteropathic acrodermatitis, alopecia areata: adults and children over 4 years old - 1 tab. 3 times a day. When clinical improvement is achieved, the dose is reduced to 1 table. 2 times a day, then 1 table. per day until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear.
Malignant alopecia: adults - 1Ц2 table. 3 times a day; children over 4 years old - 1 table. 3 times a day.
Pustular and purulent acne: adults - 1-2 tables. per day, children over 4 years old - 1 table. per day.
For conditions associated with zinc deficiency: adults - 1 table. 3 times a day, as the symptoms disappear, the dose can be reduced to 1 table. per day; children over 4 years old - 1 table. per day.
| Film-coated tablets | 1 tab. |
| active substance: | |
| zinc sulfate monohydrate | 124 mg |
| (corresponds to 45 mg zinc ions) | |
| excipients: potato starch - 38.75 mg; povidone - 20 mg; talc - 12.38 mg; magnesium stearate - 1.37 mg; lactose monohydrate - 78.5 mg | |
| film shell: hypromellose (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) - 6.897 mg; macrogol (polyoxyethylene glycol) - 0.448 mg; titanium dioxide - 1.79 mg; azorubin varnish (E122) - 0.865 mg |
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Cautions: with prolonged use of zinc preparations, the risk of copper deficiency should be taken into account; the drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles; avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
pharmachologic effect
Zinc drug involved in the metabolism and stabilization of cell membranes.
It is a part of enzymes, participates in various biochemical reactions.
Zinc is a factor influencing regeneration processes, transmission of nerve impulses. Strengthens the action of insulin, promotes the synthesis of cortisol.
Indications of the drug ZincteralЃ-Teva
as part of the complex treatment of diseases leading to the development of zinc deficiency in the body;
Acrodermatitis enteropathica (acrodermatitis enteropathic);
Alopecia areata (alopecia areata) and Alopecia maligna (malignant baldness);
Acne pustulosa and Acne phlegmonosa (pustular and purulent acne);
with long-term treatment with corticosteroids, especially at the time of drug withdrawal;
as an adjunct treatment for difficult-to-heal wounds.
Dosage regimen
Inside. The tablets must not be divided or chewed.
Enteropathic acrodermatitis, alopecia areata
Adults and children over 4 years old - 1 table. 3 times a day during or after meals.
Upon reaching clinical improvement, the dose is reduced to 1 table. 2 times a day, and then 1 table. per day until the symptoms of the disease completely disappear.
Malignant baldness
Adults - 1-2 tables. 3 times a day;
Children over 4 years old - 1 table. 3 times a day.
Pustular and purulent acne
Adults - 1-2 tables. per day;
Children over 4 years old - 1 table. per day
For conditions associated with zinc deficiency
Adults - 1 table. 3 times a day during or after meals, as the symptoms disappear, the dose can be reduced to 1 table. per day;
Children over 4 years old - 1 table. per day
Side effect
Nausea may occur (especially at high doses); diarrhea; heartburn; leukopenia, accompanied by fever, chills, sore throat; sideroblastic anemia, accompanied by weakness, a decrease in the level of copper in the blood plasma. Headaches, metallic taste in the mouth are rare.
Contraindications for use
- hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Cautions: with long-term use of zinc preparations, the risk of copper deficiency should be taken into account; the drug does not affect the ability to drive vehicles; avoid drinking alcoholic beverages.
Application in children
It is prescribed for children over 4 years old.
Overdose
Symptoms: burning pain in the mouth and throat, watery or bloody diarrhea, belching, vomiting, arterial hypotension, pulmonary edema.
Can also be observed: hematuria, anuria, collapse, convulsions, hemolysis.
Drug interactions
Zinc salts reduce the absorption of tetracyclines, copper (the drug should be used no earlier than 2 hours after taking these drugs).
Thiazide diuretics increase the excretion of zinc in the urine.
Folic acid may interfere with zinc absorption to a small extent.
High doses of iron, penicillamine and other complexing agents significantly reduce zinc absorption (should be used no earlier than 2 hours after taking these drugs).
In some cases, it is possible to use zinc preparations in combination with vitamin and mineral complexes.