Welzinc^®

Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate

Description
Zinc has been identified as a cofactor for over 70 different enzymes, including alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase and both RNA and DNA polymerase. Zinc facilitates wound healing, helps maintain normal growth rates, normal skin hydration and the senses of taste and smell. Severe deficiency causes skin lesion, alopecia, diarrhoea, increased susceptibility to infections and failure to thrive in children. Zinc is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and distributed throughout the body. The highest concentrations occur in hair, eyes, male reproductive organs and bone. Lower levels are present in liver, kidney and muscle. In blood 80% is found in erythrocytes.

Indications
Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate is indicated in Zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions. Zinc deficiency can occur as a result of inadequate diet or alabsorption. Excessive loss of Zinc can occur in trauma, burns, diarrhoea and protein losing conditions. A Zinc supplement is given until clinical improvement occurs but it may need to be continued in severe malabsorption, metabolic disease or in Zinc losing states.

Supply
Welzinc® Tablet 20 mg: Each box contains 3x10 tablets in Alu-PVDC blister pack.