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Pronunciation |
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(zingk
SUL
fate) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Eye-Sed® Ophthalmic [OTC];
Orazinc® Oral [OTC]; Verazinc® Oral [OTC]; Zincate®
Oral |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Trace Element |
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Use |
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Zinc supplement (oral and parenteral); may improve wound healing in those who
are deficient |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Stability |
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Store oral liquid (injectable used orally) in
refrigerator |
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Usual Dosage |
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RDA: Oral:
Birth to 6 months: 3 mg elemental zinc/day
6-12 months: 5 mg elemental zinc/day
1-10 years: 10 mg elemental zinc/day
greater than or equal to 11 years: 15 mg elemental zinc/day
Zinc deficiency: Oral:
Infants and Children: 0.5-1 mg elemental zinc/kg/day divided 1-3 times/day;
somewhat larger quantities may be needed if there is impaired intestinal
absorption or an excessive loss of zinc
Adults: 110-220 mg zinc sulfate (25-50 mg elemental zinc)/dose 3 times/day
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Dietary
Considerations |
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May be administered with food if GI upset occurs; avoid foods high in calcium
or phosphorus |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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Take with food if GI upset occurs, but avoid foods high in calcium,
phosphorous, or phytate; do not exceed recommended dose; notify physician if
irritation persists or continues with ophthalmic use |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Injection must be diluted before use; refrigerate suspension
Monitor patients on TPN therapy should have periodic serum copper and serum
zinc levels |
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Dosage Forms |
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Capsule: 110 mg [elemental zinc 25 mg]; 220 mg [elemental zinc 50 mg]
Injection: 1 mg/mL (10 mL, 30 mL); 4 mg/mL (10 mL); 5 mg/mL (5 mL, 10 mL, 50
mL)
Tablet: 66 mg [elemental zinc 15 mg]; 200 mg [elemental zinc 46 mg]
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