Zinc in our body is present anyway in almost every organ - from the eye to the skin. It is part of more than 200 enzymes (for example, insulin), and its lack leads to various pathological conditions. Here are some of the symptoms: hair loss up to baldness, acne, suppuration on the skin, brittle nails, unhealthy complexion, diarrhea, lethargy, severe fatigue, conjunctivitis, decreased potency, gingivitis, infertility and even prostate adenoma. True, the list is impressive?
A person receives this mineral with food, but in extremely small quantities. Its natural sources are oysters and shrimp, sea fish (herring, mackerel), liver, mushrooms, pumpkin and sunflower seeds. The body needs to receive about 20 milligrams daily, but this does not happen due to the unconscious attitude of the majority to their own health. Therefore, medicines containing zinc sulfate (Zinc Sulphate) are in demand.
What is the indication for use
Drugs are prescribed for external use (drops, solutions), inside (tablets), rectally (suppositories).
Zinc sulfate (tablets) is prescribed for internal use, when it is necessary to induce vomiting, with immunological disorders, for the treatment and prevention of anabolic and other processes.
It is present in the complex treatment of cerebral palsy, cases of alopecia (stimulates hair growth), cirrhosis, in chemotherapy courses, for the treatment of dermatological diseases (promotes skin regeneration), and diabetes mellitus. Zinc maintains the level of vitamin A in the blood, prolongs the action of insulin, contributing to its accumulation in tissues.
Zinc sulfate (Zn2 +) contributes to the process of skin regeneration, transmission of nerve impulses, the synthesis of cortisol, has a pronounced antimicrobial activity. Stimulates the work of enzyme systems, for example, the production of alkaline phosphatase, ACE, carbonic anhydrase and other enzymes.
Basically, zinc-containing drugs are prescribed with an established deficiency of this mineral in the body. Finds zinc sulfate use in the treatment of eye diseases and chronic catarrhal laryngitis.
Scientific developments
Japanese doctors have developed a unique drug based on zinc (Polaprecinc), which treats ulcerative lesions of the stomach and duodenum, which are not amenable to treatment with other drugs.
Successful work is underway to create new zinc-containing drugs that will fight prostate adenoma, psoriasis, coronary heart disease, and other pathologies common to elderly people.
Dosage of zinc preparations and doses
Take tablets in which zinc sulfate is present, it is necessary strictly in accordance with the doctor's prescription. The drug is taken either with meals or after, but never drunk on an empty stomach. Tablets should not be chewed or divided.
In the treatment of fungal skin lesions, zinc-containing ointments are used.
For conjunctivitis, eye drops are prescribed (0.1-0.5%), for vaginitis and urethritis, a solution (0.1-0.5%) for douching, and for laryngitis, a 0.5% solution for lubricating the throat is prescribed.
Zinc sulfate in tablets is indicated for a lack of zinc in the body: for prevention - up to 15 mg once a day, with therapy - 20-50 mg twice a day. In order to induce vomiting, it is necessary to take from 100 to 300 mg of this drug once.