CEFAZINK 20 mg film-coated tablets, 100 pcs

Instructions for use of Cefazink 20 mg film-coated tablets

Cefazink® 20 mg film-coated tablets contain the active ingredient zinc D-gluconate, which corresponds to a dose of 20 mg zinc.This mineral preparation is used in cases of proven zinc deficiency and in therapies with penicillamine and other complexing agents.No prescription is required for this product.

Important notes

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.Always take Cefazink® 20 mg exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.Save the leaflet as you may want to read it again later.Ask your pharmacist if you need further information or advice.If you notice any side effects, contact your doctor or pharmacist.This also applies to side effects that are not listed in this leaflet.If you don't feel better or even feel worse, contact your doctor.

Areas of application

Cefazink® 20 mg is used in cases of proven zinc deficiency and in therapies with penicillamine and other complexing agents.

Dosage and application

Always take Cefazink® 20 mg exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as discussed with your doctor or pharmacist.Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.The usual dose is 1 film-coated tablet daily.Take the film-coated tablets with sufficient liquid and well before meals, as the absorption of zinc into the bloodstream can be impaired by food.The duration of application depends on needs and the success of the treatment.Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of Cefazink® 20 mg is too strong or too weak.

Side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them.Nausea or vomiting may occur when taking Cefazink® 20 mg.The frequency cannot be estimated based on the available data.If the above-mentioned side effects occur, you should take Cefazink® 20 mg exceptionally with meals, but if possible not together with plant-based foods.

Warnings and precautions

Cefazink® 20 mg must not be taken if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to zinc D-gluconate or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.If zinc is used for a long time, copper and copper should also be monitored in the laboratory.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using any other medicines, have recently taken/used any other medicines or might take/use any other medicines.If zinc and iron salts or copper salts are administered at the same time, the absorption of zinc into the bloodstream can be reduced.Zinc can affect the availability of copper.The effectiveness of antibiotics such as tetracycline, ciprofloxacin and quinolones is reduced when taken at the same time as zinc.The administration of complexing agents such as D-penicillamine, dimercaptopropanesulfonic acid (DMPS) or edetic acid (EDTA) can reduce the absorption of zinc or increase its excretion.There should therefore be a gap of at least 2 hours between taking Cefazink® 20 mg and taking these preparations.

Take with food and drinks

Foods high in phytins (e.g. grain products, legumes, nuts) reduce zinc absorption.There is evidence that coffee impairs the absorption of zinc.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If used as directed, there are no restrictions in the recommended dose range when taking Cefazink® 20 mg during pregnancy and breastfeeding.Before taking/using any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Ability to drive and use machines

No effects are expected.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is zinc D-gluconate, equivalent to 20 mg zinc.The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, colloidal silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, ethyl cellulose, triethyl citrate.

Storage

Keep this medicine out of the reach and reach of children.You must not use this medicine after the expiry date stated on the blister pack and the outer carton after “Use by”.This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

Note from our pharmacists

In general, we are happy to supply you with our products in normal household quantities with a maximum of 15 packs per quarter.As part of medication safety, we reserve the right to set separate maximum quantities for certain medications.This is particularly true for products that are only used for a short time or have an increased potential for overdose.