Clinicians Zinc Oral Drops (1mg/drop) 30ml

Clinicians Zinc Oral Drops offer a high-potency, well-tolerated liquid form of zinc, providing cost-effective and flexible dosing suitable for all age groups. Zinc is a vital trace mineral that supports healthy hormone production, immune function, skin health, as well as growth and repair.

• Zinc is an important trace mineral for all New Zealanders due to soil depletions.
• Zinc is an essential trace mineral and is a component in over 200 known enzymes in the body.
• Zinc is a powerful antioxidant and helps protect against free radical damage.
• Zinc may assist in wound healing, sensory function, sexual function and skin health.
• Supports healthy immune system function during susceptible times.
• Zinc is essential for the proper action of hormones such as insulin, growth hormones and the sex hormones in both males and females.

• High potency zinc in liquid format for enhanced absorption and utilisation in the body
• Well tolerated form of zinc suitable for a wide range of age groups including children.
• Zinc sulfate provides a quality form of zinc.
• Liquid format provides cost effective flexible dosing.
• Safe and well tolerated.
• Can be taken alongside conventional medicines.
• Suitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.                                      Active Ingredients:

  Active Ingredient in 5 drops:
   Zinc (sulphate) 5mg

  Also Contains: deionised water and methyl hydroxybenzoate.

   

  
  Dosage:

  Mix with water or juice.
   
  Adults: up to 11-15 drops per day.
   
  Children and adolescents (9-18 years): up to 8-15 drops per day.
   
  Children (4-8 years): up to 5-12 drops per day.
   
  Children (1-3 years): up to 3-7 drops per day.

   

  (NB: highest daily dose reflects safe tolerable upper level for each age or the maximum permissible over-the-counter dose in New Zealand (15mg)).

   

  Age	Dietary Reference Intakes (recommended daily intake)	Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (maximum recommended daily intake)
  Children 1-3 years	3mg	7mg
  Children 4-8 years	5mg	12mg
  Children 9-13 years	8mg	23mg
  Males 14-18 years	11mg	34mg
  Males 19 years +	11mg	40mg
  Females 14-18 years	9mg	34mg
  Females 19 years +	8mg	40mg
  Pregnancy 14-18 years	12mg	34mg
  Pregnancy 19 years +	11mg	40mg
  Lactation 14-18 years	13mg	34mg
  Lactation 19 years +	12mg	40mg

   

   

  
  Warnings:

  • Zinc competes with copper for absorption. Other minerals (most notably calcium and iron) can adversely affect zinc absorption if supplemented at high doses. If you are taking high doses of other individual minerals defer zinc supplementation to a different time of day.
  • Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Clinicians Zinc Oral Drops is well tolerated and considered safe to use during these times, use under health professional supervision to ensure appropriate dosing.
  • Dietary supplements are not a replacement for a balanced diet. Always read the label. Use as directed. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If symptoms persist, see your health professional.