Ziflu 10 mg/5 ml is an oral zinc supplement formulated to treat zinc deficiency and conditions causing excessive zinc loss. Zinc is an essential trace element required for numerous enzymatic and physiological processes in the body. Ziflu helps restore normal zinc levels, supporting growth, immune function, wound healing, reproductive health, and sensory functions such as taste and smell. This syrup is particularly useful in children, adults, and individuals with malabsorption, trauma, burns, chronic diarrhea, or protein-losing conditions.

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Therapeutic Class

Specific Mineral Preparations

Indications

Ziflu 10 mg/5 ml is indicated for:

• Zinc Deficiency: Resulting from inadequate dietary intake or malabsorption.

• Zinc-Losing Conditions: Such as trauma, burns, chronic diarrhea, and protein-losing disorders.

• Supportive Therapy: To aid normal growth, wound healing, immune system function, and reproductive health.

Treatment is usually continued until clinical improvement is achieved, and in cases of severe malabsorption or chronic zinc-losing conditions, longer-term supplementation may be necessary.

Pharmacology

Zinc sulphate monohydrate, the active ingredient in Ziflu, is a vital trace element involved in over 300 enzymatic reactions in the body. Zinc is essential for:

• Normal growth and development

• Sexual maturation and reproductive health

• Immune system function and infection defense

• Wound healing and tissue repair

• Dark vision adaptation

• Olfactory and gustatory activity

• Insulin storage and release

Zinc Deficiency Effects:

• Impaired immunity

• Delayed wound healing

• Reduced sense of taste and smell

• Poor night vision

• Alopecia

• Skin lesions and delayed sexual maturation

• Increased risk of infections or pregnancy complications

Dosage and Administration

Children under 10 kg: 5 ml (1 teaspoon) twice daily after food
Children 10–30 kg: 10 ml (2 teaspoons) 1–3 times daily after food
Adults and children over 30 kg: 20 ml (4 teaspoons) 1–3 times daily after food

Administration Tips:

• Most effective when taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

• Can be taken with food if stomach upset occurs.

• For dispersible tablets: dissolve in water and administer the entire solution.

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Drug Interactions

• Tetracyclines: Concomitant use may reduce absorption of both zinc and the antibiotic.

• Quinolones: Zinc may reduce absorption of quinolone drugs and vice versa.

• Penicillamine: Co-administration may decrease zinc absorption.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to any component of Ziflu 10 mg/5 ml.

Side Effects

Common:

• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

• Stomach upset, heartburn, gastritis

Precautions:

• Dose adjustment required in acute renal failure due to risk of zinc accumulation.

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Safety during human pregnancy has not been established, though zinc crosses the placenta.

• Present in breast milk; use with caution in nursing mothers.

Storage Conditions

Store in a dry place, away from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children.

Mode of Action

Zinc in Ziflu acts as an essential cofactor for multiple enzymes and physiological processes. By replenishing zinc levels, it supports immune function, wound healing, sensory perception, growth, reproductive health, and metabolic activities, restoring normal body function in deficient or zinc-losing states.