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Zincshot Injection

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Product introduction

Zincshot Injection is a nutritional supplement prescribed to treat zinc deficiency in the body. It ensures the proper growth and functioning of the body and strengthens immunity. It also acts as an antioxidant and protects the cells from oxidative stress.

Zincshot Injection is given as an injection and is generally administered by a doctor or nurse; do not try to self-administer it at home. The dose and duration of the treatment may depend on your condition. Get the injection for as long as your doctor prescribes it even if you feel better.


Zincshot Injection is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms on receiving the injection, let the doctor know. They may be able to help by adjusting the dosage or prescribing an alternative medicine.


Do not take Zincshot Injection if you have a known history of allergic reactions to any of the ingredients of this medicine. Let your doctor know if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Also, inform the doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding to ensure that this medication is safe for you.


Uses of Zincshot Injection

  • Treatment of Zinc deficiency

Benefits of Zincshot Injection

In Treatment of Zinc deficiency

Zinc is an essential element which plays important roles in our body. It improves the immune function, helps in wound healing, and improves neurological processes. Zincshot Injection is a zinc supplement that helps to maintain zinc serum levels in the body and prevent depletion of zinc, and subsequent symptoms that can arise due to zinc deficiency.

Side effects of Zincshot Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Zincshot

  • Limited data available

How to use Zincshot Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Zincshot Injection works

Zincshot Injection maintains zinc levels and prevents depletion of bodily stores, and subsequent deficiency symptoms. Zinc is a mineral essential for functioning of more than 70 different enzymes.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Zincshot Injection.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zincshot Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zincshot Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Zincshot Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Zincshot Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zincshot Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Zincshot Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Zincshot Injection?

If you miss a dose of Zincshot Injection, get the injection as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Use of Zincshot Injection beyond recommended quantities may cause copper deficiency.
  • Use of Zincshot Injection beyond recommended quantities may cause copper deficiency.
  • Self injection is not recommended.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Transition Metal Chloride
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Minerals

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zincshot with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Lefsum, Lefunid, Lefumide
Life-threatening
Brand(s): Artamin, Atrmin, Penicitin
Life-threatening

Patient concerns

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I am following weight loss program with weight training, should i take zinc supplement? Currently i am taking Zevit(gsk). Is there any long term sideeffect? Plz suggest any other good alternative of it.
Shikha Mishra
Dietetics/Nutrition
Eat nuts, cereals, leafy vegetables, to get zinc it can be taken but don't take everyday Supplement should be based on requirement n deficiency
I recently consulted an ENT and she prescribed me a number of multivits. She prescribed me Supracal plus, A-Z, Dexorange and Becasule among other things as antiacids. I saw that these meds have Zinc and Folic acid and I will be taking multple doses of zinc and folic acid with each med on daily basis. I am concerned if it will harm me or can do Zinc toxicity etc. Can you advise?
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
don't take multiple medicines containing zinc take only single medicine having zinc
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References

  1. ScienceDirect. Zinc chloride. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019]. (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Zinc Chloride Injection [Prescribing Information]. Lake Forest, IL: Hospira, Inc.; 2020. [Accessed 28th Nov. 2023] (online) Available from: External Link

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Name: Fusion Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: Fusion House, Plot No. 22, H.No 8-2-350/B, Road No. 3, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana-500034
Country of origin: India

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