Zincteral tablets 124mg, No. 25

• 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 baldness: 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.

- 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.