Each 5 ml syrup contains Thiamine Hydrochloride BP 5 mg, Riboflavin-5-Phosphate Sodium BP 2.74 mg equivalent to Riboflavin 2 mg, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride BP 2 mg, Nicotinamide BP 20 mg and Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP 27.45 mg equivalent to elemental Zinc 10 mg.
Z-Plex® is a special preparation of Zinc and Vitamin B. Zinc is vital for many biological functions such as immunity enhancement, wound healing, digestion, reproduction, physical growth and mental development. Zinc supports normal growth and development during pregnancy, childhood, and adolescence. Zinc also has some antioxidant properties. Zinc is used to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyper-activity Disorder) in children.
In adult, due to zinc deficiency loss of appetite, poor sense of taste and smell, tendency towards depression, white marks on fingernails, frequent infections, low fertility, prostate problems, mental problems, poor wound healing, a poor immune system, diarrhea, mental lethargy, rough skin and weight loss may occur.
Vitamin B are needed to release energy from food. They play an important role in ensuring healthy brain and nerve function, healthy red blood cells formation in children & adults. They are specially needed for healthy growth and development of children.
Vitamin B deficiencies in adult cause profound fatigue and various types of neurologic manifestations, which may include weakness, poor balance, confusion, irritability, memory loss, nervousness, tingling of the limbs and loss of coordination. Additional symptoms of Vitamin B deficiency are sleep disturbances, nausea, poor appetite, frequent infections and skin lesions.
Z-Plex® is indicated for the treatment and prevention of Zinc and Vitamin B deficiencies.
Route of administration: Oral.
Or as directed by the physician.
With medicine: Concomitant intake of tetracyclines and zinc may decrease the GI absorption and serum levels of tetracyclines. Similarly concomitant administration of zinc and fluoroquinolones may decrease the GI absorption and serum levels of some fluoroquinolones. Co-administration of Niacin and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg. lovastatin) may result in mayopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Pyridoxine reduces levodopa’s effectiveness by increasing its peripheral metabolism. Co-administration of pyridoxine with phenytoin may decrease serum levels of phenytoin.
With food & others: Usually no interactions.
Overdose:
In case of overdose, initially epigastric pain, diarrhea and vomiting can occur. In that case, one should seek emergency medical attention. Initially an emetic should be given and then gastric lavage and general supportive measures should be employed.
Z-Plex® is recommended in pregnancy and lactation.
Z-Plex® is recommended in Children & Adolescents.
In acute renal failure zinc accumulation may occur, so dosage adjustment is needed Z-Plex® is not intended for treatment of severe specific deficiencies.
Store below 30°C temperature & dry place, protected from light. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.