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Zincat OD Syrup: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Zincat OD Syrup (Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

OTC

Form

TABLET

Strength

20mg per ml

Manufacturer

ATCO Laboratories Ltd.

Estimated price

Price not listed

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What is Zincat OD Syrup used for?

  • Zinc deficiency (zink kamzori)
  • Diarrhea in children
  • Poor growth in infants and children (bache ki kam ziyadaai)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Zincat OD Syrup if you are allergic to zinc sulfate or any of its ingredients
  • Have stomach ulcers or severe vomiting

Zincat OD Syrup Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameZincat OD
Generic NameZinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP
Strength20mg per ml
FormSyrup
Drug ClassMineral Supplement
ManufacturerATCO Laboratories Ltd.
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 180 - 350 approx
Packaging100 ml bottle

2. What is Zincat OD Syrup? (Zincat OD Syrup kya hai)

Zincat OD Syrup is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan to address various health conditions related to zinc deficiency or other issues where zinc supplementation is beneficial. It contains Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP as the active ingredient and falls under the category of Mineral Supplements. Yeh medicine body mein inflammatory ya infection-related pathways ko target karke symptoms control karti hai. Is liye dose aur duration doctor ke plan ke mutabiq follow karna bohat zaroori hota hai.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Zinc deficiency (zink kamzori)
  • Diarrhea in children
  • Poor growth in infants and children (bache ki kam ziyadaai)
  • Weak immunity (zor kam hai)
  • Loss of appetite (khane ka shakat kam ho gaya)
  • Delayed wound healing (chhote jahaan ki taraf se zyada waqt laga raha hai)
  • Skin and hair problems (tang aur baal ka problem)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Children with zinc deficiency or poor growth
  • Individuals with weak immune systems
  • People experiencing loss of appetite

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If you are allergic to zinc sulfate or any ingredients in the syrup
  • If you have stomach ulcers or severe vomiting
  • Allergy to active ingredient

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Zincat OD Syrup if you are allergic to zinc sulfate or any of its ingredients
  • Have stomach ulcers or severe vomiting

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach upset
  • Metallic taste, Severe vomiting, diarrhea, or allergic reactions like rash or swelling, Breathing issue

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Other zinc-containing supplements
  • Medicines that may cause stomach upset

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe vomiting or diarrhea
  • Allergic reactions like rash or swelling
  • Metallic taste

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Zincat OD SyrupATCO Laboratories Ltd.Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP
Alternative brandVariousZinc Sulphate Monohydrate USP

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
100 ml bottleRs. 180 - 350 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Zincat OD Syrup kis kaam aati hai?

A: Zincat OD Syrup doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Zincat OD Syrup kitne mg ki hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Zincat OD Syrup ka price kya hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Zincat OD Syrup pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Zincat OD Syrup ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-07-31 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Zincat OD Syrup kis kaam aati hai?

Zincat OD Syrup doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par aap iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Zincat OD Syrup kitne mg ki hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Zincat OD Syrup ka price kya hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Zincat OD Syrup pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Zincat OD Syrup ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.