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Unizink 50 is a naturally occurring mineral. Unizink 50 is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues.
Nutritional supplement and general tonic.copper and Unizink 50 defficiency.
Unizink 50 is a naturally occurring mineral. Unizink 50 is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues.
Unizink 50 sulfate is used to treat and to prevent Unizink 50 deficiency.
Unizink 50 sulfate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Unizink 50 1 mg/mL (Unizink 50 Chloride Injection, USP) contains 1 mg Unizink 50/mL and is administered intravenously only after dilution. The additive should be diluted prior to administration in a volume of fluid not less than 100 mL. For the metabolically stable adult receiving TPN, the suggested intravenous dosage is 2.5 to 4 mg Unizink 50/day (2.5 to 4 mL/day). An additional 2 mg Unizink 50/day (2 mL/day) is suggested for acute catabolic states. For the stable adult with fluid loss from the small bowel, an additional 12.2 mg Unizink 50/liter of small bowel fluid lost (12.2 mL/liter of small bowel fluid lost), or an additional 17.1 mg Unizink 50/kg of stool or ileostomy output (17.1 mL/kg of stool or ileostomy output) is recommended. Frequent monitoring of Unizink 50 blood levels is suggested for patients receiving more than the usual maintenance dosage level of Unizink 50.
For full term infants and children up to 5 years of age, 100 mcg Unizink 50/kg/day
(0.1 mL/kg/day) is recommended. For premature infants (birth weight less than 1500 g) up to 3 kg in body weight, 300 mcg Unizink 50/kg/day (0.3 mL/kg/day) is suggested.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. See PRECAUTIONS.
How supplied
Unizink 50 1 mg/mL (Unizink 50 Chloride Injection, USP) is supplied in 10 mL Plastic Vials (List No. 4090).
Store at 20 to 25°C (68 to 77°F).
HOSPIRA, INC., LAKE FOREST, IL 60045 USA. Revised: October, 2004
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What other drugs will affect Unizink 50?
Concomitant administration of Unizink 50 and iron and copper salts, the absorption of Unizink 50 in the body is reduced.
Some drugs absorb Unizink 50 salts and thereby reduce the Zink in the body. These drugs include D-penicillamine, and Dimercaptopropansulfoedetic acid. Between the use of these drugs and preparations of Unizink 50 should be at least two hours interval.
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What are the possible side effects of Unizink 50?
Those listed here, known side effects. They can occur, but need not, as each person responds differently to medications.
If you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
So far no side effects are known.
Unizink 50 Capsule: Each capsule contains Unizink 50 sulphate monohydrate 54.93 mg, thiamine nitrate 10 mg, riboflavin 10 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride 3 mg, vitamin B12 (coated) equivalent to cyanocobalamin 15 mcg, ascorbic acid 150 mg, folic acid 1 mg, nicotinamide 50 mg and calcium pantothenate 12.5 mg.
Unizink 50 Syrup: Each 5 mL contains Unizink 50 gluconate 34.9 mg, thiamine mononitrate 2.5 mg, riboflavin 2.5 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride 1 mg, cyanocobalamin 3 mcg, ascorbic acid 50 mg, d-panthenol 12.5 mg and niacinamide 25 mg in a flavoured liquid glucose sorbitol syrup base.