CURAZINK Hard capsules, 20 pcs

Area of application

Curazink 15 mg hard capsules are a zinc preparation that is used to treat clinically confirmed zinc deficiency conditions, provided these cannot be remedied by changing your diet.Zinc is an essential trace element that is found in almost all cells and organs of the human body and plays a key role in the function of 300 human enzyme systems.It is particularly important for an intact immune system, healthy skin, full hair and strong fingernails.A zinc deficiency can manifest itself in various symptoms, including susceptibility to colds and infections, delayed wound healing, dry skin, brittle nails and hair loss.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

Curazink 15 mg hard capsules contain zinc as the active ingredient.One hard capsule contains 94 mg zinc histidine dihydrate, which corresponds to 15 mg zinc.The other ingredients are gelatin, magnesium stearate (vegetable), corn starch, sodium dodecyl sulfate, titanium dioxide (E 171) and purified water.

Contraindications

Curazink 15 mg hard capsules must not be taken if you are allergic to zinc or any of the other ingredients of the medicine.Patients with peptic ulcers, acute renal failure or severe kidney tissue damage should use the product with caution.During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the product should only be taken after a doctor's recommendation and if a zinc deficiency has been confirmed by a laboratory diagnosis.

Dosage

The usual dose for children aged 12 and over, teenagers and adults is 1 Curazink capsule daily (corresponding to 15 mg zinc).The capsules should be taken with meals.If you have problems taking it, the contents of the capsules can be stirred into liquid and drunk.The duration of use is determined by the attending physician.

Intake

The capsules should be taken with meals.If you have difficulty swallowing the capsule, its contents can be stirred into liquid and drunk.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Curazink if you suffer from stomach ulcers, acute kidney failure or severe kidney tissue damage.If zinc is taken long-term, copper and zinc levels in the blood should be monitored.Effects on the ability to drive and use machines have not yet been reported.

Pregnancy

During pregnancy and breastfeeding, you should only take medication after consulting your doctor or pharmacist.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Other

Zinc should not be taken at the same time as iron or copper preparations, but should be taken separately.

Additional information

Curazink 15 mg hard capsules are available in packs of 20, 50 and 100 hard capsules.The medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg) sodium per hard capsule and is almost "sodium free".