Searle Pakistan after launching Diazinc Syrup (zinc sulphate) in highly palatable taste of strawberry flavor has taken another step to create the mass awareness about the use of zinc in acute diarrhoea, which is water born disease affecting a big majority of children population along with adults in our country.In this regard symposia were conducted in different regions of country. The purpose of these symposia are to highlight the new WHO & UNICEF recommendations of zinc in the management of acute diarrhoea and also the importance of taste in pediatric therapy, as the importance of compliance either in the form of per day dosing or in the form of taste is of utmost importance in pediatric therapy. Participants of symposia appreciated the efforts of Searle Pakistan in bringing zinc (Diazinc) in highly palatable strawberry flavor.
During the first phase of Searle educational campaign “Lets Join Hands to Eliminate Diarrhoea” conducted series of symposia in the southern part of the country. Eminent Professors spoke on the occasion and shared their views and expertise with the audience.
During their lectures, Prof. S. M. Inkisar Ali at Karachi, Prof. Salma Shaikh at Hyderabad, Asst. Prof. Ghulam Rasool Bouk at Sukkur, Prof. Noor Ahmed Channa at Larakana, Asst. Prof. Ameer Malik at Bahawalpur & Prof. Imran Iqbal at Multan highlighted the importance of zinc in the management of acute diarrhoea. They also highlighted the role of GPs in community health as they are the front liners with whom patients first interact therefore it is their responsibility to educate parents about the role of zinc in diarrhoea management as zinc supplements (Diazinc) will not only shorten the current episode of diarrhoe but also prevents the development of complication from diarrhoea.
Along with this they also pointed out that zinc (Diazinc) will help in boosting the child’s immunity that will prevents him not to get diarrhoea again soon.