Read all of this carefully before you start taking this medicine.
If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
What is in this leaflet
What ZINCACE is and what it is used for
What you need to know before you take ZINCACE
How to take ZINCACE
Possible side effects
How to store ZINCACE
Contents of the pack and other information
1. What ZINCACE is and what it is used for
ZINCACE contains zinc acetate, which provides elemental zinc, an essential trace element required for many important functions in the body.
Zinc contributes to:
Normal immune system function
Normal wound healing
Normal growth and development
Normal sense of taste and smell
Normal enzyme activity
ZINCACE is used in adults and adolescents for the treatment of zinc deficiency.
2. What you need to know before you take ZINCACE
Do NOT take ZINCACE if:
You are allergic to zinc acetate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
You have copper deficiency.
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
You have kidney disease or impaired kidney function.
You are taking zinc for a long period.
You are taking other medicines that may interfere with zinc absorption.
Your doctor may monitor you during treatment, particularly if treatment is prolonged.
Other medicines and ZINCACE
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines.
ZINCACE may interact with:
Copper supplements
Tetracycline antibiotics
Quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin, moxifloxacin and ofloxacin)
Calcium supplements
Iron supplements
Penicillamine
Trientine
If you are taking tetracycline antibiotics, they should be taken at least 3 hours apart from ZINCACE.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
The safety of this medicine during pregnancy has not been established.
Zinc passes into breast milk and may cause copper deficiency in breast-fed infants. Therefore, breast-feeding should be avoided during treatment unless your doctor advises otherwise.
Driving and using machines
No studies have been performed on the effects of this medicine on the ability to drive or use machines.
3. How to take ZINCACE
Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.
Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Recommended dose
One tablet once to three times daily, as directed by your doctor.
Method of administration
Swallow the tablet with water.
Zinc is preferably taken between meals.
If stomach upset occurs, take the tablet with food or after meals.
If you take more ZINCACE than you should
Taking too much zinc may cause:
Burning pain in the mouth or stomach
Nausea
Vomiting
Stomach irritation
Ulcers
Serious stomach injury
Seek medical attention immediately if you have taken too many tablets.
Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a healthcare professional.
If you forget to take ZINCACE
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet.
If you stop taking ZINCACE
Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Common side effects may include
Abdominal pain
Stomach discomfort (dyspepsia)
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Gastric irritation
Gastritis
Other reported side effects include:
Headache
Irritability
Lethargy
Long-term use or high doses of zinc may reduce copper absorption and lead to copper deficiency.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
You can also report side effects to your local pharmacovigilance authority or by email: medico@zorvia.com
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store ZINCACE
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store protected from light and moisture.
Store at a temperature not exceeding 30°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the pack.
Do not throw medicines away via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines you no longer use. These measures help protect the environment.
