Zinplex Junior Magnesium Syrup

Zinplex Junior Magnesium Syrup is a complementary mineral supplement formulated for children aged 1 to 13 years. Each 5 ml provides 65 mg of elemental magnesium from magnesium citrate malate, given once daily with a meal. Magnesium is a mineral that supports normal muscle function, normal nervous-system function, normal energy-yielding metabolism, normal electrolyte balance, and the maintenance of normal bones and teeth — and it can help reduce tiredness and fatigue.

It comes as a lightly clear-coloured syrup with an American cream soda flavour, sweetened with xylitol, which many children take to more easily than a tablet or capsule. The 200 ml bottle is NAPPI coded, and dosing is measured in millilitres so you can give the right amount for your child's age band. A health supplement like this is meant to sit alongside a balanced diet rather than replace it, so it's worth checking with your pharmacist or clinician if you're unsure whether your child needs added magnesium.

Key Ingredients

How to Use

Give with a meal, at the same time each day for best results, and shake the bottle well before use. Give the syrup two hours before or two hours after other medicines, and do not exceed the recommended dose.

1. Children 1 to 3 years: 5 ml once daily.
2. Children 4 to 8 years: 7.5 ml once daily.
3. Children 9 to 13 years: 15 ml once daily.

Or use as prescribed by a healthcare professional. If a dose is missed, do not give a double dose — simply continue with the next scheduled dose as usual.

Best For

The Zinplex Junior Magnesium Syrup is a good fit for parents who:

• Want a once-daily magnesium supplement for a child aged 1 to 13 years
• Prefer a flavoured syrup measured in millilitres over tablets or capsules
• Are looking for a NAPPI-coded product for medical aid purposes

It may not be the right fit if your child already takes another magnesium-containing supplement or multivitamin, as combining products can lead to excessive intake — check with your pharmacist first.

Disclaimer

Do not give this product if your child is allergic or hypersensitive to magnesium or any other ingredient in the syrup. Consult a healthcare professional before use if your child has kidney disease or impaired kidney function, takes prescription medicine, uses another magnesium-containing supplement, has a chronic medical condition, or has ongoing diarrhoea or vomiting — magnesium can accumulate in the body when kidney function is impaired.

Use only at the recommended dose. Health supplements should not replace a balanced diet, and using multiple supplements or multivitamins may result in excessive intake of magnesium or other nutrients. Magnesium may reduce the absorption or effectiveness of certain medicines, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics and quinolone antibiotics, and may affect the absorption of calcium, iron and other mineral supplements — separate these by at least two hours or as advised by a professional. Always tell your doctor or pharmacist about all prescription, over-the-counter, complementary or traditional medicines your child is using.

This product is intended for children. If used by someone who is pregnant, breastfeeding, planning pregnancy or who suspects pregnancy, consult a doctor or pharmacist first, as small amounts of magnesium may pass into breast milk. Possible side effects may include diarrhoea, gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Stop use and seek urgent medical attention if your child develops swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, rash, severe itching or fainting, as these may indicate a serious allergic reaction. Store at or below 25 °C in a cool, dry place, keep the bottle tightly closed, protect from light and moisture, and keep out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the bottle or carton.