ZinCfant 20mg
20 mg zinc dispersible tablets
Complement the treatment of child diarrhoea
in connection with Oral Rehydration Salts
In the past few years, the numerous studies have been conducted in developing
countries by various research centres (WHO, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health,
ICCDR’B etc.) have shown strong evidence of the efficiency of zinc in the treatment of
acute diarrhoea. The results of these studies have lead to a major document: «2004,
WHO/Unicef Joint statement, clinical management of acute diarrhoea». (www.who.int;
www.unicef.org ).
Other studies are being conducted with the object of gauging the impact of zinc
supplementation on pneumonia, malaria and the immune system in general.
main
characteristics
ZinCfant 20mg is a dispersible tablet particularly adapted for children between 2
months and 5 years of age. This is made possible thanks to its pleasant taste (no zinc
taste) and to the fact that it is quickly dispersible in very little liquid.
ZinCfant 20mg is:
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Dispersible in less than 45 seconds in a few drops of water or of maternal milk (1
teaspoon of liquid)
Pleasant, gentle vanilla taste suitable for children and adults
More economical, surer and better adapted to the treatment of diarrhoea than the
zinc syrups and coated tablets generally used.
Easily accepted by children and also suitable for adults. Its excellent compliance
with children has been shown by various zinc impact studies (50 million tablets have
been used in various parts of the world from 2000 to 2004). Acceptability tests have
also confirmed the good compliance.
Scored tablets make the tablets easy to use with babies (10 mg per day),
following the WHO/Unicef recommendations.
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administration
- Place the tablet in a teaspoon
Update November 2004
- Add a bit of water
- Let the tablet dissolve (around 30 seconds)
- Give the entire spoonful to the child
indications
ZinCfant 20mg
is suitable in the treatment of diarrhoea in connection with Oral
Rehydration Salts (ORS).
By giving zinc as soon as diarrhoea starts, the duration and severity will be reduced.
By continuing zinc supplementation after diarrhoea stops, the zinc lost in the stools will
be replaced. The risk of the child having new episodes of diarrhoea in the following 2
to 3 months is reduced.
For infants between 2 and 6 months of age: half a tablet (10 mg elemental zinc)
once daily for 10 consecutive days
For children between 6 months and 5 years of age: one full tablet (20 mg
elemental zinc) once daily for 10 consecutive days
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In case of vomiting within ½ h following the intake of tablet, give another tablet.
For further information please refer to WHO/UNICEF joint statement www.unicef.org
Contraindications: There is no known contraindication to the administration of zinc
sulphate.
Caution: If given in connection with iron, it is recommended to give zinc a few hours
before or after the iron.
composition
packaging and
conservation
Each tablet contains zinc sulphate equivalent to 20 mg elemental zinc.
Excipients: cellulose, starch, sweetener, vanilla flavour, silica, magnesium stearate.
Tablets are packaged in Alu / PVC blisters of 10. They are provided in packets of 10
blisters.
Number of units
Unit size
Packets
100 tablets
(10 blisters)
42 X 55 X 98 mm
Export cartons
7,200 tablets
(720 blisters)
350 x 275 x 210 mm
Pallets
475,200 tablets (66 cartons)
(47,520 blisters)
100 x 120 x 141cm
the blister is an excellent protection against humidity.
 Unopened,
During transport and storage, keep tablets in a dry place, away from direct sun
 at a temperature below 30°C.
light,
 Expiry date: 36 months after date of manufacture.
origin
ZinCfant 20mg is manufactured for Nutriset by a French GMP pharmaceutical
laboratory.
These tablets are covered by an international patent Equipart/Nutriset.
NUTRISET - B.P. 35 - 76770 MALAUNAY France –
Tel : +33 (0) 2.32.93.82.82 Fax : +33 (0) 2.35.33.14.15
e.mail : nutriset@nutriset.fr Web site: www.nutriset.fr
Update November 2004