Unizink 50, 100

A preparation with minerals to replace zinc in primary and secondary zinc deficiency: it is used for impaired wound healing, burns, zinc deficiency after surgery, pustular dermatitis, alopecia areata, painful skin changes during pregnancy. 1 film-coated tablet contains 50 mg DL-zinc aspartate.

Unizink® 50
50 mg, gastro-resistant tablets, for children from 1 year and adults
Active ingredient: zinc aspartate

Substance and indication group or mode of action
Mineral preparation, zinc substitution (supply)

Application areas
For the treatment of zinc deficiency states that cannot be corrected nutritionally.

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or any of the other components of the drug. Severe renal parenchyma damage, acute kidney failure.
This medicine contains sorbitol. Please only use Unizink® 50 after consulting your doctor if you know that you have an intolerance to some sugars.
Use in pregnancy and lactation
If there is a clinically proven zinc deficiency, there is none in the therapeutic dose range
Restriction on taking Unizink® 50 during pregnancy and lactation.

Side effects
After prolonged use, Unizink® 50 can cause a copper deficiency.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet.

Interactions with other means
Zinc reduces the absorption of tetracyclines. There should be an interval of at least 4 hours between taking these medicines. Chelating agents such as D-penicillamine, DMPS or EDTA can reduce the absorption of zinc or increase the excretion. The absorption of ofloxazine and other quinolones is affected by zinc. The simultaneous administration of iron, copper or calcium salts reduces the absorption of zinc. Foods with a high phytin content (e.g. grain products, legumes, nuts) reduce the absorption of zinc.

Warnings
If zinc is taken for a long time, both the copper and zinc levels should be monitored.

Dosage instructions
Unless otherwise prescribed, children between 1 and 10 years take 1 tablet daily, adolescents according to body weight) 1-2 tablets daily, adults and pregnant women and nursing mothers take 2 tablets daily.

Type of application
The tablets should be swallowed whole and not sucked with liquid, preferably approx. 30-60 minutes before meals.

Duration of application
In the recommended dose, Unizink® 50 is suitable for long-term use over several months.

Type of storage
Do not store above 25 ° C.