Medicine Overview of Oral-Z 10mg/5ml Syrup
Folic acid & Zinc Deficiency
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Tablet/Capsule: 1-2 tab/cap daily.
Syrup: 1-2 tsf daily.
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Folic acid: Required for nucleoprotein synthesis and the maintenance of normal erythropoiesis; folic acid is converted in the liver and plasma to its metabolically active form, tetrahydrofolic acid, by dihydrofolate reductase; prevents neural tube defects in women of childbearing potential and higher doses required during pregnancy.
Zinc: Cofactor in over 100 enzymes; plays a role in DNA synthesis; supports a healthy immune system; helps maintain a sense of smell and taste; may assist in porper function of insulin.
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Antiepileptics, oral contraceptives, anti-TB drugs, alcohol, aminopterin, methotrexate, pyrimethamine, trimethoprim and sulphonamides may result to decrease in serum folate contrations. Decreases serum phenytoin concentrations.
Quinolone, Tetracycline, Cisplatin, Penicillamine, Amiloride may interact with zinc
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