SOLVAZINC EFFERVESCENT TABLETS
Active substance: ZINC SULPHATE MONOHYDRATE
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PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
SOLVAZINC
EFFERVESCENT TABLETS (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Solvazinc carefully to get the best results from it. - Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. - Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. - You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. - If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. this leaflet: What Solvazinc is and what it is used for Before you take Solvazinc How to take Solvazinc Possible side effects How to store Solvazinc Further information This is especially important if you are taking or have recently taken any of the following: - tetracycline antibiotics (such as oxytetracycline or doxycycline) used to treat certain bacterial infections - quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin and ofloxacin) used to treat certain bacterial infections - calcium salt preparations - iron preparations - penicillamine (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Wilsons disease, autoimmune hepatitis and cystinuria) - trientine (used in the treatment of Wilsons disease) Taking Solvazinc with food and drink Solvazinc should be taken after meals. Pregnancy and breast-feeding The safety of Solvazinc in human pregnancy is not known. Zinc has been shown to cross the placenta and is present in breast milk in females taking zinc supplements. Only take this product during pregnancy or while breast-feeding if your doctor has advised you to do so. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Solvazinc is not expected to affect the ability to drive or use machines. Important information about some of the ingredients of Solvazinc Solvazinc Effervescent Tablets contain sorbitol (E420). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Each Solvazinc tablet contains 106mg of sodium. This should be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet. 3. HOW TO TAKE SOLVAZINC The tablets should be dissolved in a glass of water and the solution swallowed. The usual dose for adults is one tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals.
1. WHAT SOLVAZINC IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Solvazinc is a mineral supplement used for the treatment of zinc deficiency. Solvazinc Effervescent Tablets contain the active substance zinc sulphate monohydrate. Zinc sulphate monohydrate is a source of zinc, which is an essential trace element and involved in a number of body enzyme functions. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SOLVAZINC Do not take Solvazinc - if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to zinc sulphate monohydrate or any of the other ingredients of Solvazinc Talk to your doctor if this applies to you. Take special care with Solvazinc - if you suffer from kidney disease If this applies to you it is important that you tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Solvazinc and they will decide what to do. It may still be safe for you to take Solvazinc. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
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The usual dose for children is as follows: More than 30kg: one tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals. 10-30kg: half a tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals. Less than 10kg: half a tablet, dissolved in water, once daily after a meal. If this product has been prescribed by your doctor the label on the carton will tell you how many tablets you or your child should take and when. Always take Solvazinc Effervescent Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. If you take more Solvazinc than you should If you take too many tablets, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or doctor immediately. Take this leaflet and any remaining tablets with you to show the doctor. If you forget to take Solvazinc If you forget to take your tablets, take them as soon as you remember and then continue with the next dose as instructed. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Solvazinc can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects have been reported: - abdominal pain - indigestion - nausea (feeling sick) - vomiting (being sick) - diarrhoea - stomach discomfort - irritability - headache - lethargy (a feeling of weariness) If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. HOW TO STORE SOLVAZINC Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Solvazinc after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tablet container. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store this product below 25C. Store in the original packaging to protect the tablets from moisture. Do not take Solvazinc if you notice that the pack or any of the tablets are damaged. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION What Solvazinc contains The active substance is zinc sulphate monohydrate. Each tablet contains 125mg of zinc sulphate monohydrate which is equivalent to 45mg of elemental zinc. The other ingredients in the tablet are: sorbitol (E420), mannitol (E421), sodium hydrogen carbonate, citric acid, saccharin sodium, povidone K25, sodium citrate and sodium carbonate anhydrous. What Solvazinc looks like and contents of the pack Solvazinc is a white, round, flat tablet with bevelled edges. When dissolved in water the solution is clear and colourless. Each box of Solvazinc contains 90 effervescent tablets in three tablet containers of 30. Each tablet container of Solvazinc also contains a small desiccant capsule contained within the cap of the container. This must not be swallowed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Galen Limited Craigavon BT63 5UA UK Manufacturer Almac Pharma Services Limited Almac House 20 Seagoe Industrial Estate Craigavon BT63 5QD UK This leaflet was last approved in March 2010
Galen Limited, Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, BT63 5UA, UK Solvazinc is a Trade Mark 78364-0609 PX 848/1 25/01/10
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
SOLVAZINC
EFFERVESCENT TABLETS (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate) Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to take Solvazinc carefully to get the best results from it. - Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. - Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. - You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. - If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effect not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. In 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. this leaflet: What Solvazinc is and what it is used for Before you take Solvazinc How to take Solvazinc Possible side effects How to store Solvazinc Further information This is especially important if you are taking or have recently taken any of the following: - tetracycline antibiotics (such as oxytetracycline or doxycycline) used to treat certain bacterial infections - quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin and ofloxacin) used to treat certain bacterial infections - calcium salt preparations - iron preparations - penicillamine (used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, Wilsons disease, autoimmune hepatitis and cystinuria) - trientine (used in the treatment of Wilsons disease) Taking Solvazinc with food and drink Solvazinc should be taken after meals. Pregnancy and breast-feeding The safety of Solvazinc in human pregnancy is not known. Zinc has been shown to cross the placenta and is present in breast milk in females taking zinc supplements. Only take this product during pregnancy or while breast-feeding if your doctor has advised you to do so. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Driving and using machines Solvazinc is not expected to affect the ability to drive or use machines. Important information about some of the ingredients of Solvazinc Solvazinc Effervescent Tablets contain sorbitol (E420). If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicinal product. Each Solvazinc tablet contains 106mg of sodium. This should be taken into consideration by patients on a controlled sodium diet. 3. HOW TO TAKE SOLVAZINC The tablets should be dissolved in a glass of water and the solution swallowed. The usual dose for adults is one tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals.
1. WHAT SOLVAZINC IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Solvazinc is a mineral supplement used for the treatment of zinc deficiency. Solvazinc Effervescent Tablets contain the active substance zinc sulphate monohydrate. Zinc sulphate monohydrate is a source of zinc, which is an essential trace element and involved in a number of body enzyme functions. 2. BEFORE YOU TAKE SOLVAZINC Do not take Solvazinc - if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to zinc sulphate monohydrate or any of the other ingredients of Solvazinc Talk to your doctor if this applies to you. Take special care with Solvazinc - if you suffer from kidney disease If this applies to you it is important that you tell your doctor or pharmacist before taking Solvazinc and they will decide what to do. It may still be safe for you to take Solvazinc. Taking other medicines Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
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The usual dose for children is as follows: More than 30kg: one tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals. 10-30kg: half a tablet, dissolved in water, once to three times daily after meals. Less than 10kg: half a tablet, dissolved in water, once daily after a meal. If this product has been prescribed by your doctor the label on the carton will tell you how many tablets you or your child should take and when. Always take Solvazinc Effervescent Tablets exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. If you take more Solvazinc than you should If you take too many tablets, contact your nearest hospital casualty department or doctor immediately. Take this leaflet and any remaining tablets with you to show the doctor. If you forget to take Solvazinc If you forget to take your tablets, take them as soon as you remember and then continue with the next dose as instructed. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist. 4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, Solvazinc can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects have been reported: - abdominal pain - indigestion - nausea (feeling sick) - vomiting (being sick) - diarrhoea - stomach discomfort - irritability - headache - lethargy (a feeling of weariness) If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist. 5. HOW TO STORE SOLVAZINC Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not use Solvazinc after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tablet container. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store this product below 25C. Store in the original packaging to protect the tablets from moisture. Do not take Solvazinc if you notice that the pack or any of the tablets are damaged. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment. 6. FURTHER INFORMATION What Solvazinc contains The active substance is zinc sulphate monohydrate. Each tablet contains 125mg of zinc sulphate monohydrate which is equivalent to 45mg of elemental zinc. The other ingredients in the tablet are: sorbitol (E420), mannitol (E421), sodium hydrogen carbonate, citric acid, saccharin sodium, povidone K25, sodium citrate and sodium carbonate anhydrous. What Solvazinc looks like and contents of the pack Solvazinc is a white, round, flat tablet with bevelled edges. When dissolved in water the solution is clear and colourless. Each box of Solvazinc contains 90 effervescent tablets in three tablet containers of 30. Each tablet container of Solvazinc also contains a small desiccant capsule contained within the cap of the container. This must not be swallowed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Galen Limited Craigavon BT63 5UA UK Manufacturer Almac Pharma Services Limited Almac House 20 Seagoe Industrial Estate Craigavon BT63 5QD UK This leaflet was last approved in March 2010
Galen Limited, Seagoe Industrial Estate, Craigavon, BT63 5UA, UK Solvazinc is a Trade Mark 78364-0609 PX 848/1 25/01/10
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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