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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Oct 30, 2024 | 5:59 AM IST

Zincas-C Chewable Tablet is used to boost immunity and treat nutritional deficiency. It helps prevent cell damage, enhances iron absorption, boosts immunity, and promotes growth and development. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Synonym

VITAMIN C+ZINC

Manufacturer/Marketer

Izng Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-27

About Zincas-C Chewable Tablet

Zincas-C Chewable Tablet belongs to the class of 'nutritional supplements,' primarily used to boost immunity and help the body fight against various infections. Zincas-C Chewable Tablet also helps treat nutritional deficiency. Immunity is the capability to resist a disease or infection by preventing the development of harmful microorganisms or counteracting their effects. Nutritional deficiency occurs when the body is unable to absorb or get enough nutrients from food.

Zincas-C Chewable Tablet is a combination of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Zinc. Ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin and an antioxidant that prevents cell damage. It enhances iron absorption from foods and boosts immunity. Zinc is an essential trace element and mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. It is essential for vision, fighting against rhinoviruses (that cause the common cold), immune function, bone metabolism, taste, wound healing, insulin production, blood clotting, and thyroid function.

Your doctor will decide the dosage based on your medical condition. Zincas-C Chewable Tablet is likely safe to consume. In some cases, it may cause side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. These side effects are not common to everyone and usually do not require medical attention. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor. 

Let your doctor know if you use any suggested and non-suggested medications, including other vitamins, before starting Zincas-C Chewable Tablet . Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Zincas-C Chewable Tablet or other medicines. Brief your medical history to the doctor before starting Zincas-C Chewable Tablet . Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Zincas-C Chewable Tablet . Zincas-C Chewable Tablet should be used in children only when suggested by the doctor. It is advised to limit alcohol intake to get the maximum benefits of Zincas-C Chewable Tablet .

Uses of Zincas-C Chewable Tablet

Zincas-C Chewable Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement and immunity booster.

Medicinal Benefits

Zincas-C Chewable Tablet enhances the immune system to fight against various diseases and prevents nutritional deficiency. It is composed of Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and Zinc. Ascorbic acid is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage and boosts immunity. It prevents scurvy, a condition caused due to low Vitamin C levels in the body that causes anaemia, rashes, weakness, and fatigue. Zinc is a mineral that promotes the growth and development of body tissues. It is essential for vision, fighting against rhinoviruses (that cause the common cold), immune function, bone metabolism, taste, wound healing, insulin production, blood clotting, and thyroid function.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. You can take it with or without food at regular intervals, as suggested by the doctor. Do not crush, chew or break it.Chewable tablet: Take the chewable tablet by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing.Effervescent tablet: Dissolve the effervescent tablet in half a glass of water. Drink the solution immediately.Oral Liquid/Syrup: Measure the suggested amount with a measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper and take it as advised by the doctor.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Zincas-C Chewable Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting 

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are allergic to Zincas-C Chewable Tablet or its inactive components. Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any heart/kidney/liver diseases before starting Zincas-C Chewable Tablet . If you take antacids along with Zincas-C Chewable Tablet , it is advised to take Zincas-C Chewable Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids since Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of aluminium from antacids. Also, Zinc may decrease the absorption of antibiotics and can reduce their effectiveness. Hence, it is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Zincas-C Chewable Tablet and other antibiotics. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before taking Zincas-C Chewable Tablet . It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Zincas-C Chewable Tablet . Zincas-C Chewable Tablet is safe to use in children when suggested by the doctor. Do not store Zincas-C Chewable Tablet above 25°C.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Zincas-C Chewable Tablet may interact with antacids, antibiotics (minocycline, tetracycline, demeclocycline, ciprofloxacin), antirheumatics (penicillamine), anti-cancer drugs (cisplatin), water pills (amiloride), antipsychotics (fluphenazine), HIV/AIDS medication (amprenavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir), cholesterol-lowering drugs (atorvastatin, fluvastatin), and anticoagulants (warfarin).

Drug-Food Interaction: It is advised to limit alcohol intake while using Zincas-C Chewable Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interaction: Zincas-C Chewable Tablet should be used with caution in heart, liver or kidney diseases. Please seek medical advice if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • MINOCYCLINE
  • TETRACYCLINE
  • DEMECLOCYCLINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • PENICILLAMINE
  • CISPLATIN
  • AMILORIDE
  • FLUPHENAZINE
  • AMPRENAVIR
  • NELFINAVIR
  • RITONAVIR
  • SAQUINAVIR
  • ATORVASTATIN
  • FLUVASTATIN
  • WARFARIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Follow a well-balanced diet.
  • Include dairy products like milk, yoghurt, cheese or milk-based custard in your diet.
  • Eat daily a serving of broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, spinach and other green leafy vegetables.
  • Include zinc-rich sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet.
  • Vitamin C foods like orange juice, broccoli, strawberries, melons, and bell peppers enhance iron absorption into the body.

Special Advise

Zincas-C Chewable Tablet may interfere with lab tests. Hence, please let your doctor and the laboratory staff know that your use Zincas-C Chewable Tablet before undergoing any medical examinations.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Weak immune system: A person with a weak immune system has a higher risk of developing infections frequently. Immunity is termed the capability to resist a disease/an infection by preventing the development of harmful microorganisms or counteracting its effects. People with a weak immune system are easily prone to various diseases like skin infections, pneumonia, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, and anaemia. Treatment includes a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, nutritional supplements, and managing stress.

Nutritional deficiency: A nutritional deficiency occurs when the body does not absorb or get enough nutrients from food. This condition occurs when a person's nutrient intake is lesser than the body's recommended requirement. It can lead to various health problems like a weak immune system, skin problems, digestion problems, defective bone growth, and neurological diseases.

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Alcohol

Caution

It is advised to limit the alcohol intake while using Zincas-C Chewable Tablet to avail the maximum benefits of the medicine.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

During pregnancy, use this medicine only when advised by your doctor. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to conceive before starting Zincas-C Chewable Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is not known if Zincas-C Chewable Tablet affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are a nursing mother.

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Driving

Safe if suggested

No interactions were found or established.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking this medicine.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

It is advised to seek doctor advice before starting Zincas-C Chewable Tablet if you have any kidney diseases.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Zincas-C Chewable Tablet should be used in children only when advised by the doctor. The doctor will prescribe the dosage of Zincas-C Chewable Tablet based on the child's age and weight.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

4/238, JAWAHAR NAGAR, JAIPUR-302004
Other Info - ZIN0481

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FAQs

Zincas-C Chewable Tablet is used to boost immunity and help the body fight against various infections. It also helps treat nutritional deficiency.
Zincas-C Chewable Tablet consists of Ascorbic acid and Zinc. It protects the cells from free radical damage, enhances iron absorption and boosts immunity.
Zinc deficiency is caused when you don't have enough zinc levels in your body. You can include natural zinc sources like meat, shellfish, legumes, hemp seeds, nuts, eggs, dairy products, whole grains, potatoes, kale, and dark chocolate in your diet for treating zinc deficiency. If you still have low levels of zinc, please consult your doctor for zinc supplements.
Zinc in Zincas-C Chewable Tablet may decrease the absorption of antibiotics, thereby reducing their effectiveness. It is advised to maintain at least an hour gap between Zincas-C Chewable Tablet and other antibiotics.
Vitamin C/Ascorbic acid may increase the absorption of aluminium from antacids. Hence it is advised to take Zincas-C Chewable Tablet two hours before or four hours after taking antacids.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and follow your usual dosage.

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