Zinc in our body is present one way or another 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 of the skin, brittle nails, unhe althy complexion, diarrhea, lethargy, severe fatigue, conjunctivitis, decreased potency, gingivitis, infertility, and even prostate adenoma. Is the list impressive?
A person receives this mineral from food, but in extremely small quantities. Its natural sources are oysters and shrimps, 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 he alth. Therefore, medical preparations containing zinc sulfate (Zinc Sulphate) are in demand.
What is an indication forapplication
Drugs are prescribed for external use (drops, solutions), inside (tablets), rectally (candles).
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.
Present in the complex treatment of: cerebral palsy, cases of alopecia (stimulates hair growth), cirrhosis of the liver, in chemotherapy courses, for the treatment of dermatological diseases (promotes skin regeneration), with 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+) promotes the process of skin regeneration, the transmission of nerve impulses, the synthesis of cortisol, has a pronounced antimicrobial activity. Stimulates enzyme systems such as alkaline phosphatase, ACE, carbonic anhydrase and other enzymes.
Basically, zinc-containing preparations are prescribed for established deficiency of this mineral in the body. Uses zinc sulfate in the treatment of eye diseases and chronic catarrhal laryngitis.
Research and Development
Japanese doctors have developed a unique zinc-based drug ("Polaprezinc"), which treats gastric and duodenal ulcers that are not treatable by other drugs.
Successfully work is underway on the creation of new zinc-containing drugs that will fight prostate adenoma, psoriasis, ischemicheart disease and other pathologies common to older people.
Method of using zinc preparations and doses
Take tablets containing zinc sulfate, you need to strictly in accordance with the doctor's prescription. The drug is taken either with or after meals, but never on an empty stomach. Tablets must not be chewed or divided.
Zinc-containing ointments are used in the treatment of fungal skin lesions.
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, 0.5% is prescribed solution for lubricating the throat.
Zinc sulfate tablets are indicated for zinc deficiency in the body: for prevention - up to 15 mg once a day, for therapy - 20-50 mg twice a day. In order to induce vomiting, you need to take 100 to 300 mg of this drug at a time.
