Zinc Chloride Injection

Composition:
Each 10 ml contains:

• Zinc Chloride 

• Water for Injections IP –

Amnezin Injection is a type of medicine belonging to the mineral supplements class, which is used to prevent and treat zinc deficiency. Mineral deficiency results when the body fails to absorb or acquire minerals through food. Minerals play an important role in developing the body as well as in preventing diseases.

Amnezin Injection consists of ‘Zinc chloride’, a trace element that plays a crucial role in several enzyme functions of the body. Amnezin Injection enhances the immune system and gives relief from flu and cold. It assists in the development and maintenance of a healthy status.

Directions for Use

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
• Zinc chloride Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional in a medical store.
• Do not self-administer this medication.

Benefits of Zinc chloride Injection

In the Treatment of Zinc Deficiency

Zinc is a critical element that is responsible for various functions in our body. Zinc enhances the immune system, aids in healing wounds, and enhances neurological functions. Zinc chloride Injection Injection is a supplement of zinc that assists in maintaining zinc serum levels in the body and avoiding zinc depletion and resulting symptoms that occur due to zinc deficiency. 

Precautions

• Zinc chloride Injection Injection should only be administered by a physician or trained nurse and should  never be self-administered, as misuse can lead to severe tissue damage.
• Zinc chloride Injection is normally diluted and administered slowly into a vein to prevent irritation or burning.
• Notify your physician if you have a kidney condition or take other mineral supplements, as too much zinc can affect the absorption of copper and make imbalances worse.
• Watch for such symptoms as nausea, metallic taste, abdominal pain, or abnormal fatigue, and inform your doctor or nurse. These may signal zinc overload or infusion-related issues.
• Do not use Zinc chloride Injection more often or in greater doses than directed, particularly when it is used as part of a nutrition support regimen (such as TPN). Too much can lead to toxicity. 

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQs )

What is Zinc chloride Injection used for?

Zinc chloride Injection is also used as an intravenous (IV) fluid additive, particularly in individuals on total parenteral nutrition (TPN).Zinc chloride Injection is applied to prevent or treat zinc deficiency, which causes impaired wound healing, alopecia, immunosuppression, and growth retardation.

Who requires Zinc chloride Injection supplementation?

Patients on prolonged TPN, having severe gastrointestinal fluid loss, or presenting with symptoms of zinc deficiency such as poor wound healing, loss of appetite, or thinning of hair have some medical conditions involving interference with zinc absorption, or are convalescing from extensive surgery or burns, might require Zinc chloride Injection. A physician will determine your zinc status and whether it is required.

What precautions need to be exercised with Zinc chloride Injection?

Always check Zinc chloride Injection for clarity and proper dilution before administration. It should be administered via sterile technique. Unused parts should be discarded because the product is not preserved. Kidney-impaired patients may need special monitoring to prevent zinc accumulation.

Can serious side effects or toxicity occur with Zinc chloride Injection?

Yes, a Zinc chloride Injection overdose can result in severe side effects such as vomiting, diarrhoea, low blood pressure, difficulty in breathing, or jaundice. High doses of Zinc chloride injection are rare but may cause nerve damage or death, and therefore, dosing should be tightly regulated.