Zinc orotate-Pos - film-coated tablets

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Zinkorotat-POS is a medicine for the supply (substitution) of zinc in case of zinc deficiency.

Application

What is Zinkorotat-POS and what is it used for?

Zinkorotat-POS is a medicine for the supply (substitution) of zinc in case of zinc deficiency.
Zinc is a trace element that is essential for human metabolism. Zinc is required for a number of normal bodily functions, such as cell growth, division, sexual maturation and reproduction, wound healing, immune defence and sense of taste. The recommended daily intake for adults is 15 mg.

How is it used?

What is Zinkorotat-POS and what is it used for?

Zinkorotat-POS is a medicine for the supply (substitution) of zinc in case of zinc deficiency.

Zinc is a trace element that is essential for human metabolism. Zinc is required for a number of normal bodily functions, such as cell growth, division, sexual maturation and reproduction, wound healing, immune defence and sense of taste. The recommended daily intake for adults is 15 mg.

What should you consider before taking it?

What should you consider before taking Zinkorotat-POS?

Zinkorotat-POS must not be taken,

- if you are allergic to zinc orotate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.

Warnings and precautions

Please talk to your doctor before taking Zinkorotat-POS.

Taking Zinkorotat-POS together with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or intend to take any other medicines.

Zinc reduces the absorption of certain antibiotics (tetracyclines). A time interval of at least 4 hours should be maintained between taking these medicines.

Chelating agents such as D-penicillamine, dimercaptopropanesulfonic acid (DMPS) or edetinic acid (EDTA) can reduce the absorption of zinc or increase its excretion.
Taking or administering glucocorticoids, antipyretics and contraceptives can lead to a decrease in serum zinc concentration.

The absorption of ofloxacin and other quinolones is impaired by zinc.

The simultaneous intake of iron, copper or calcium preparations reduces the absorption of zinc.

Taking Zinkorotat-POS together with food

Foods with a high phytate content (e.g. cereal products, legumes, nuts) reduce the absorption of zinc.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding and fertility

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

There are no restrictions on the use of Zinkorotat-POS during pregnancy and breast-feeding, provided that there is a zinc deficiency and the recommended dosage is not exceeded.

Driving and using machines

No special precautions are required.

How should the medicine be taken?

How should Zinkorotat-POS be taken?

Always take Zinkorotat-POS exactly as described in this leaflet. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

Adults

Adults take 1 tablet of Zinkorotat-POS 3 times a day, in long-term use adults take one tablet 2-3 times a day.

Children over 12 years and adolescents

The same dosages apply to children over 12 years and adolescents as to adults.

Children from 4 to 11 years

Children from 4 to 11 years take 1 tablet 2 times a day.

The tablets should be taken whole with some liquid about half an hour before meals.

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of Zinkorotat-POS is too strong or too weak.

If you have taken more Zinkorotat-POS than you should

Symptoms of overdose only occur at very high doses, which are many times higher than the recommended daily intake of zinc.


Signs of zinc overdose include metallic taste on the tongue, headache, fatigue, diarrhoea and vomiting. These symptoms subside quickly after discontinuation of the medication.

If you forget to take Zinkorotat-POS

Do not take twice the amount if you have forgotten to take the previous dose, but continue with the normal intake rhythm.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.

What side effects are possible?

How should Zinkorotat-POS be stored?

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton/blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. You help to protect the environment.


Storage conditions:

Do not store above 25°C.

Special storage instructions

How should Zinkorotat-POS be stored?

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton/blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. You help to protect the environment.

Edition 12/2015
1.3.1 SPC, labelling and package leaflet

Storage conditions:
Do not store above 25°C.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and further information

What Zinkorotat-POS contains

- The active substance is: Zinc orotate x 2H2O

1 enteric-coated tablet contains 40 mg zinc orotate x 2H2O (equivalent to a pure zinc content of 6.3 mg zinc).

- The other ingredients are : Maltodextrin, corn starch, mannitol, calcium hydrogen phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, copovidone, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, Eudragit L., talc, triethyl citrate

What Zinkorotat-POS looks like and contents of the pack

Zinkorotat-POS are white, round, coated tablets, packed in blisters of 10 tablets each.

Zinkorotat-POS is available in the following pack sizes:
50 enteric-coated tablets