Zinc Sulfate is a mineral used to treat or prevent low levels of zinc.
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Orazinc, Verazinc, Zincate, Zinc-220
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Zinc Sulfate - Oral
Orazinc, Verazinc, Zincate, Zinc-220
Uses
Zinc Sulfate is a mineral used to treat or prevent low levels of zinc.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Symptoms of overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath.
How
To Use - Take Zinc Sulfate by mouth as directed by your doctor or on the package.
- Take Zinc Sulfate 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
- May be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
- Best to swallow whole.
- Do not crush or chew.
- Avoid milk, bran, grains, or cereals within 2 hours of taking Zinc Sulfate.
- Use Zinc Sulfate regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.
- To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
Side
Effects - Nausea, stomach upset, heartburn may occur.
- If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
- Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, chills, sore throat, sores in mouth, unusual tiredness, weakness.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Zinc Sulfate should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
- Before using Zinc Sulfate, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: low blood levels of copper.
- Before using Zinc Sulfate, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: any allergies.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Zinc Sulfate.
- Zinc Sulfate passes into breast milk.
- While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed
Dose - If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug
Interactions - Before using Zinc Sulfate, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, especially of: penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines, phosphorus containing products.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information
is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions
or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional
should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or
discontinuing any course of treatment. |