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Pep Syrup contains Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate
Pep Syrup uses for
Zinc Sulphate is indicated for Recurrent Respiratory Tract Infections; Diarrhoea; Loss of appetite; Severe growth retardation; Deformed bone formation; Impaired immunological response; Acrodermatitis enteropathica; Parakeratatic skin lesions; Defective and delayed wound healing; Anaemia; Night blindness; Mental disturbances
Syrup-
- Children under 10 kg: One teaspoonful 2 times daily.
- Children within 10 to 30 kg: Two teaspoonful 1 times daily.
- Adults and children over 30 kg body weight: Four teaspoonful 1 times daily.
Tablet-In the treatment of Diarrhoea Zinc should be given as soon as diarrhoea starts:
- For infants between 2 to 6 months of age: 10 mg Zinc once daily for 104 days.
- For children between 6 months to 5 years of age: 20 mg Zinc once daily for 104 days.
For other indications:
- The recommended dose for children: 2 to 2.5 mg/kg/day.
- Children under 10 kg: 10 mg Zinc 2 times daily.
- Children within 10 to 30 kg: 20 mg Zinc 1 times daily.
- Adults and children over 30 kg body weight: 40 mg Zinc 1 times daily.
Dispersible Tablet-
- Place the tablet in a teaspoon
- Add adequate amount of water
- Let the tablet dissolve completely
- Give the entire spoonful solution
Zinc sulphate is corrosive in overdose. Symptoms are corrosion and inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth and stomach; ulceration of the stomach followed by perforation may occur. Gastric lavage and emesis should be avoided. Demulcents such as milk should be given. Chelating agents such as sodium edetate may be useful.
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