Medication info

Zincpre Tablets 75 mg (Polaprezinc)

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Ingredient · strength
Polaprezinc›75mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.
Appearance
White round tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202003116 · Approved 2020.04.28

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.04.28. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of gastric ulcers; improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in gastritis (acute and acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
The usual adult dose is 75 mg (1 tablet) of polaprezinc orally twice daily, after breakfast and before bedtime.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Ilhwa Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of gastric ulcers; improvement of gastric mucosal lesions in gastritis (acute and acute exacerbations of chronic gastritis)

  • Gastric ulcer
  • gastric mucosal lesions
  • erosion
  • bleeding
  • redness
  • swelling
  • acute gastritis
  • acute exacerbation of chronic gastritis
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This medication is used for the treatment of gastric ulcers and helps to improve lesions such as erosion, bleeding, redness, and swelling of the gastric mucosa in cases of exacerbation of acute gastritis or chronic gastritis. In other words, it is used to protect the gastric mucosa and heal damaged areas to restore gastric health.

How to take

Adult dose

The usual adult dose is 75 mg (1 tablet) of polaprezinc orally twice daily, after breakfast and before bedtime.

Precautions

This medication may affect liver function, so if symptoms of liver dysfunction or jaundice occur, use should be discontinued immediately and a physician should be consulted. This medication contains zinc, which can interfere with copper absorption, possibly leading to blood abnormalities due to copper deficiency. Appropriate treatment is required in such cases. If allergic symptoms such as rash, itching, or hives occur during use, the medication should be discontinued immediately. Gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal distension, diarrhea, and constipation may occur, and if symptoms are severe, consultation with a doctor is necessary. When taking this medication with other drugs, there may be interactions, so caution should be exercised to avoid taking it simultaneously with penicillamine or levothyroxine sodium, in particular. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should consult a physician before taking this medication, and breastfeeding should be avoided while on this medication. Safety in children has not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in pediatric patients. Elderly patients may have reduced digestive function, so dosage should be adjusted and their condition should be monitored. This medication should be kept out of the reach of children, and it is important not to transfer it to another container to preserve its quality.

Side effects

  • Liver dysfunction
  • jaundice
  • copper deficiency
  • pancytopenia
  • anemia
  • hypersensitivity
  • rash
  • itching
  • urticaria
  • eosinophilia
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  • leukopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • elevated AST
  • elevated ALT
  • elevated ALP
  • elevated LDH
  • elevated γ-GTP
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • abdominal distension
  • vomiting
  • heartburn
  • diarrhea
  • nausea
  • dyspepsia
  • cough
  • chest pain
  • myalgia
  • loss of appetite
  • dizziness
  • sputum disorders
  • cold
  • convulsions
  • subdural hematoma
  • headache
  • neck stiffness
  • cataract
  • abdominal discomfort
  • edema
  • thinness
  • upper respiratory tract infection
  • esophageal carcinoma
  • amyloidosis
  • facial edema
  • ureteral stone
  • sore throat
  • gum bleeding
  • gastroesophageal reflux
  • generalized edema
  • spinal canal stenosis
  • pancreatitis exacerbation
  • nasal cold
  • runny nose
  • lung disease
  • erythematous rash
  • abdominal pain

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly closed container. It is important to maintain storage temperatures between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the efficacy and safety of the medication for a long time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle

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