Octozinc || To treat zinc deficiency
Active Ingredient :
Indications :
octozinc is used in cases of zinc deficiency in the body.
One of its most important benefits is that it works to strengthen the immune system, which protects the body from diseases, bacteria, and viruses.
It also helps in treating diarrhea as it reduces its severity, especially diarrhea caused by malnutrition.
It is used in cases of loss of appetite and inability to eat well.
Treats pimples that appear in the face and certain areas of the body, especially acne that appears in adolescence.
It is also used to improve the ability to pay attention and focus.
Octozinc is also used in cases of hyperactivity and hyperactivity.
It is used as an adjunct treatment in some diseases such as neoplastic diseases that occur in the colon or in the rectum.
octozinc is also used to prevent frequent colds and flu.
It also reduces the symptoms of colds and helps speed recovery.
It improves mood and is used as an adjunct to treating depression.
It is also used by athletes to improve their ability to do vigorous and violent sports.
It is also used in the treatment of visual impairment or loss caused by age. increases sperm count in men who are infertile.
octozinc for hair: It is used in the treatment of hair loss and increases its density.
DOSE octozinc 50 mg :
In most cases, the dose of lactose intolerance is 1-2 capsules per day, or as prescribed by the attending physician or pharmacist
Octozinc for pregnant and lactating women :
Zinc is safe for pregnant and lactating women when used in recommended doses
The dose for pregnant women is 11 mg/kg
For breastfeeding women, the dose is 12 to 14 mg/kg
Octozinc Alternative
ZINCOSAFE
CHELATED CAL MAG ZINC PLUS D3
Side Effects
High doses
above the recommended amounts might cause fever, coughing, stomach pain, fatigue, and many other problems. Taking more than 100 mg of supplemental zinc daily or taking supplemental zinc for 10 or more years doubles the risk of developing prostate cancer. There is also concern that taking large amounts of a multivitamin plus a separate zinc supplement increases the chance of dying from prostate cancer. Taking 450 mg or more of zinc daily can cause problems with blood iron. Single doses of 10-30 grams of zinc can be fatal.
When applied to the skin: Zinc is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when applied to the skin. Using zinc on broken skin may cause burning, stinging, itching, and tingling.
Moderate Interaction
Be cautious with this combination
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Antibiotics (Tetracycline antibiotics) interacts with ZINC
Zinc can attach to tetracyclines in the stomach. This decreases the amount of tetracyclines that can be absorbed. Taking zinc with tetracyclines might decrease the effectiveness of tetracyclines. To avoid this interaction take zinc 2 hours before or 4 hours after taking tetracyclines.
Some tetracyclines include demeclocycline (Declomycin), minocycline (Minocin), and tetracycline (Achromycin). -
Antibiotics (Quinolone antibiotics) interacts with ZINC
Zinc might decrease how much antibiotic the body absorbs. Taking zinc along with some antibiotics might decrease the effectiveness of some antibiotics. To avoid this interaction take zinc supplements at least 1 hour after antibiotics.
Some of these antibiotics that might interact with zinc include ciprofloxacin (Cipro), enoxacin (Penetrex), norfloxacin (Chibroxin, Noroxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), trovafloxacin (Trovan), and grepafloxacin (Raxar).
Price Octozinc
12.00 EGP
