Presentation

Capsules, 50 mg elemental Zinc as Zinc sulphate monohydrate.

Uses

Actions Pharmacokinetics Indications

Zinc supplement.

Dosage And Administration

1 capsule daily with food. Zincaps should always be taken immediately after a meal and not on an empty stomach.

Contraindications

Nil

Warnings And Precautions

Pregnancy

Zincaps should be used with extreme caution during pregnancy

Lactation

Use extreme caution during pregnancy

Adverse Effects

Mild epigastric discomfort or nausea reported rarely, resolved if capsules taken with food.

Interactions

Nil

Overdosage

Nil

Pharmaceutical Precautions

Store below 25C. Protect from light.

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Medicine Classification

Prescription Medicine.

Package Quantities

50 mg capsules in bottles of 100.

Further Information

Nil

Name And Address

Distributed by: Pharmacy Retailing New Zealand Limited Trading as Healthcare Logistics 58 Richard Pearse Drive Airport Oaks Auckland New Zealand

Date Of Preparation

26 May 2005

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