Zn-B
Cheaper & Alternative Brands
Same generic (Vitamin B Complex + Zinc), same form (Syrup)
Clinical Prescribing Information
Medical monograph and safety information for healthcare professionals & patients.Indications & Clinical Uses
Activit Z is indicated for the treatment and prevention of zinc and vitamin B deficiencies.
Dosage & Administration
Syrup-
Adults
: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 2 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician.
Children
: 10 ml (2 teaspoonful) 1 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician.
Infants
: 5 ml (1 teaspoonful) 1 to 2 times daily or as recommended by the physician.
Tablet-
Adults & Children over 30 kg
: 1 to 2 tablets 2 to 3 times daily or as recommended by the physician.
Contraindications
Vitamin B Complex & Zinc is contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this product.
Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
This is generally well tolerated. However, a few side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea & stomach upset may occur. Side effects have been reported with specific vitamins but generally at levels substantially higher than recommended doses.
Warnings & Precautions
In acute renal failure, zinc accumulation may occur, so dosage adjustment is needed. This is not intended for the treatment of severe specific deficiencies.
Pharmacology & Mechanism of Action
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, diarrhoea, mental lethargy, rough skin and weight loss may occur.
B-Vitamins 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. B-Vitamin 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.