{"id":23415,"date":"2022-07-29T11:18:31","date_gmt":"2022-07-29T11:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23415"},"modified":"2022-07-30T07:03:19","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T07:03:19","slug":"solvent-zinc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/solvent-zinc\/","title":{"rendered":"Solvent zinc &#8211; Zinc sulfate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>45 mg Zn&nbsp;<sup>2+ effervescent&nbsp;<\/sup>tablet&nbsp;or<br>zinc sulfate<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Solvezink is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solvezinc contains zinc sulfate.&nbsp;Zinc is normally found in small amounts in the human body and is necessary for many body functions.&nbsp;Wound healing is slower with zinc deficiency.&nbsp;Solvezink restores the body&#8217;s stores of zinc in those who suffer from a zinc deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solvezinc is used for the healing of leg ulcers in patients with zinc deficiency.&nbsp;Solvezinc is also used in&nbsp;acrodermatitis enteropathica&nbsp;(hereditary skin and intestinal disease caused by zinc deficiency).<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Solvezink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Solvezinc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to zinc sulfate or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before taking Solvezink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc treatment can affect the body&#8217;s absorption of copper.&nbsp;The copper levels in the body should therefore be checked in case of high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;or long-term treatment with Solvezink.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Solvezinc<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain\u00a0antibiotics\u00a0(e.g.\u00a0<em>fluoroquinolones<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>tetracyclines\u00a0)<\/em>\u00a0can affect or be affected by treatment with Solvezink<em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solvent zinc with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To reduce the risk of nausea, you should take the tablet\u00a0<em>immediately after a meal<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no known risks when using Solvezink during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zinc passes into breast milk, but probably does not affect children who are breastfed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solvezink is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solvezinc contains sorbitol and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sorbitol:<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0This medicine contains 115.5 mg of sorbitol per\u00a0effervescent tablet.\u00a0Sorbitol is a source of fructose.\u00a0If you (or your child) have an intolerance to certain sugars, or if you (or your child) have been diagnosed with\u00a0hereditary\u00a0fructose intolerance, a rare, inherited disease that makes it impossible to break down fructose, consult a doctor before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Sodium:<\/em>\u00a0This medicine contains 106 mg of\u00a0sodium\u00a0(the main ingredient in common salt\/table salt) per\u00a0effervescent tablet.\u00a0This corresponds to about 5% of the maximum recommended daily intake of\u00a0sodium\u00a0for adults.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Solvezink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An effervescent tablet&nbsp;should be taken immediately after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0for wound healing:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults:<\/em>&nbsp;1&nbsp;effervescent tablet&nbsp;dissolved in a glass of water 3 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual\u00a0dose\u00a0for acrodermatitis enteropathica:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Adults and children over 30 kg:<\/em>&nbsp;1&nbsp;effervescent tablet&nbsp;dissolved in a glass of water 3 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children between 10-30 kg:<\/em>&nbsp;\u00bd&nbsp;effervescent tablet&nbsp;dissolved in a glass of water 3 times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children under 10 kg:<\/em>&nbsp;\u00bd&nbsp;effervescent tablet&nbsp;dissolved in a glass of water once a day.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Solvezink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has accidentally ingested the medicine, always contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>\u00a0Heartburn, nausea, and diarrhea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>\u00a0Hives, rash, and\u00a0itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Solvezink should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stored in original packaging.&nbsp;The tube must be tightly closed after each use.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is zinc sulfate corresponding to 45 mg of zinc (Zn\u00a0<sup>2+<\/sup>\u00a0).<\/li><li>Other ingredients are sorbitol (E 420), saccharin sodium, mannitol, anhydrous citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, anhydrous sodium carbonate, povidone, and sodium citrate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Solvezink effervescent&nbsp;tablets&nbsp;are white, round and 18 mm in diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Packaging size:<\/em>&nbsp;Plastic tube 4 x 25&nbsp;effervescent&nbsp;tablets<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HERMES PHARMA GmbH, Wolfratshausen, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Solvezinc contains zinc sulfate.\u00a0Zinc is normally found in small amounts in the human body and is necessary for many body functions.\u00a0Wound healing is slower with zinc deficiency.\u00a0Solvezink restores the body&#8217;s stores of zinc in those who suffer from a zinc 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