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Shizinc Bolus (Vet)

Generic Name: Zinc Sulphate Monohydrate 200 mg Therapeutic Category : Nutritional

Each box contains 5×4’s bolus in a blister strip

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Shizinc Bolus (Vet)
Composition

Each bolus contains Zinc (as Zinc Sulfate Monohydrate USP) 200 mg.  

Description

As a trace mineral, zinc is a component of many enzymes such as carbonic anhydrase, alcohol dehydrogenase, alkaline phosphatase, DNA/RNA polymerase etc, which affects metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acid. Zinc is a component of thymosin hormone which regulates cell mediated immunity. It also affects luteal function. Normal growth and repair are dependent on adequate zinc. Zinc is probably related intimately to the process of cell division.

Indications

Livestock: It is indicated for anorexia, diarrhea, poor growth, alopecia, dermatitis, reduced testicular growth, swollen feet, wounds failed to heal properly, wool-eating, parakeratosis, hyper-keratosis, stiffness of the joint, malformed hoof, impaired reproduction, immunologic dysfunction & reduced production.

Poultry: It is indicated for poor growth, reduced egg production and hatchability, diarrhea, poor feathering, swollen/stiffness of joint, dry, thickened & fissured foot pad, hyperkeratosis etc.

Dosage Administration

Cattle, Buffalo: 1 bolus in each animal for 3-5 days.

Calf, Sheep, Goat: 1/2 bolus in each animal for 3-5 days.

Poultry:

Prevention: 1 bolus per 50 litre of drinking water daily for 5-7 days.

Treatment: 1 bolus per 25 litre of drinking water daily for 5-7 days.
Or as directed by the registered Veterinarian. 

Precautions

Do not use calcium, copper & iron in conjunction with zinc.  

Toxicity

It is relatively non-toxic. But feed may be unpalatable when zinc concentration is very high.  

Physiological Importance

Zinc is essential for gene expression, cell division, growth, hormone production, metabolism, appetite control, immune function, maintaining structural integrity & health of the hoof and udder, wound healing and epithelium maintenance. 

Storage

Store at a temperature below 30⁰C, protected from light & keep in dry place.
Keep all medicines out of reach of children. 

Pack Size

Each box contains 5×4’s bolus in a blister strip

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