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

Clinicians Zinc Oral Drops is a high-potency liquid zinc that allows flexible dosing across a wide range of ages. Zinc is a trace mineral the body uses for hormone production, immune function, skin health, and growth and repair.

Used for / Benefits

• Zinc is an essential trace mineral and a component of over 200 known enzymes in the body
• Zinc is an antioxidant and helps protect against free radical damage
• 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
• Zinc is an important trace mineral for New Zealanders because of soil depletion
• Liquid format for absorption, and for cost-effective flexible dosing
• A well tolerated form of zinc, suitable for a wide range of age groups including children

Product details

• Form: oral drops
• Pack size: 30ml
• Strength: 1mg of zinc per drop; 5 drops provide 5mg
• Suitable for: adults and children from 1 year
• Brand: Clinicians

Ingredients

Active ingredient in 5 drops:

• Zinc (sulphate) 5mg

Also contains deionised water and methyl hydroxybenzoate.

Directions

Mix with water or juice.

• Adults: up to 11 to 15 drops per day
• Children and adolescents 9 to 18 years: up to 8 to 15 drops per day
• Children 4 to 8 years: up to 5 to 12 drops per day
• Children 1 to 3 years: up to 3 to 7 drops per day

The highest daily dose for each age reflects the safe tolerable upper level for that age, or the maximum permissible over-the-counter dose in New Zealand, which is 15mg.

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, take zinc at a different time of day.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: well tolerated and considered safe during these times. Use under health professional supervision to ensure appropriate dosing.

Vitamins and minerals are supplementary to, and not a replacement for, a balanced diet. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, see your healthcare professional.