Zorate(Zinc Orotate )

Therapeutic Group: Zinc Supplement

Presentation

Zorate Tablet: Each tablet contains Zinc Orotate INN 60 mg including elemental zinc 9.5 mg.

Description

Zorate is a preparation of Zinc Orotate which is a chelated form of zinc found in the human body in trace amounts. Zinc is one of the most essential elements as per body requirement. Orotate (the mineral salt of orotic acid) is a biochemical substance made by all living cells. It is a necessary raw material for making the genetic material: RNA and DNA. Orotic acid assists the transport of zinc through cellular membrane structures, facilitating the intracellular uptake of zinc. Zinc orotate has increased bioavailability over other forms of zinc because of its chelated form.

Indications

Oral zinc therapy is indicated in zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions like-Hair loss, , Skin rashes, Major depression, Loss of smell, taste and memory, White spots on the fingernails, Increased susceptibility to infection, Loss of activity of growth hormone (GH), Adults: One tablet twice daily with meal. Visual impairment, Hypogonadism, Diarrhea, Male infertility, Sickle cell anemia, Delayed wound healing, Type 2- diabetes.

Dosage & Administration

Adults: One tablet twice daily with meal.

Side Effects

Zinc might cause nausea, vomiting, metallic taste and stomach upset etc.

Precautions

Patients with diabetes & acute renal failure should use zinc products cautiously.

Use in Pregnancy & Lactation

It should be used in pregnant or lactating mother after consultation with a health care professional.

Drug Interaction

Concomitant intake of tetracycline, quinolone and penicillamine along with zinc may decrease the absorption of both drugs.

Over Dose

Taking doses higher than 40 mg (elemental zinc) daily might cause fever, cough, upset stomach.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Commercial Pack

Zorate Tablet: Each box contains 3 blister strips of 10 tablets.