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Zinkel-220 is a mineral used to treat or prevent low levels of zinc.
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Mar-Zinc, Zinc Sulfate
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zinkel-220
Mar-Zinc, Zinc Sulfate
Uses
Zinkel-220 is a mineral used to treat or prevent low levels of zinc.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath.
How To Use
- Take Zinkel-220 by mouth as directed by your doctor or on the package.
- Take Zinkel-220 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- May be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
- Best to swallow whole.
- Do not crush or chew.
- Avoid milk, bran, grains, or cereals within 2 hours of taking Zinkel-220.
- Use Zinkel-220 regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
- To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
Side Effects
- Nausea, stomach upset, heartburn may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, chills, sore throat, sores in mouth, unusual tiredness, weakness.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Zinkel-220 should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Before using Zinkel-220, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: low blood levels of copper.
- Before using Zinkel-220, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: any allergies.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Zinkel-220.
- Zinkel-220 passes into breast milk.
- While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Before using Zinkel-220, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines, phosphorus containing products.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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