Zinctrace Injection

Adult dosage

Metabolically stable TPN patients: 2.5 to 4 mg/day. Adult patients with fluid loss from the small intestine: an additional 12.2 mg/L (amount of fluid loss) or an additional 17.1 mg/kg (excretion). Acute burn states: 4.5 to 6 mg/day. Use as prescribed by a physician, checking plasma trace element levels for dose adjustment guidance.

Children's dosage

Children under 5 years: 100 ug/kg/day. Premature infants weighing less than 3 kg: 300 ug/kg/day.

This medication should not be injected directly into a peripheral vein without dilution. Direct injection may cause inflammation in the vein or a rapid loss of zinc through the kidneys. The amount of zinc contained in this medication is very small, so toxic symptoms are rare. When mixing this medication with other nutrient solutions, it is important to maintain aseptic conditions. Before injection, visually inspect for any precipitates or discoloration. Zinc administration can reduce copper serum levels, so it is advisable to regularly monitor copper and zinc levels. Since it is excreted through the small intestine and kidneys, patients with issues in these organs should consider the risk of zinc accumulation. In pregnant or breastfeeding women, as zinc can cross the placenta and be present in breast milk, the benefits and risks should be carefully evaluated before administration. Overdose may cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and dizziness, so caution is advised. Calcium may help reduce the toxicity of zinc. Keep out of reach of children, and store in a dry place at room temperature.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• dehydration
• electrolyte imbalance
• dizziness
• abdominal pain
• drowsiness
• ataxia.

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air exposure, ideally at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its efficacy and prevent degradation.

Appearance

A colorless, odorless, transparent liquid in a colorless, transparent vial injection.

Package unit

5mL x 10 vials, 10mL x 10 vials, 20mL x 10 vials