Zinc Sulfate Benefits & Uses

Zinc Sulfate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Nutritional Deficiency

Other Benefits

Zinc Deficiency

Zinc Sulfate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 220 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Zinc sulfate contains 23% zinc
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 220 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Zinc sulfate contains 23% zinc

Zinc Sulfate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zinc Sulfate is used -

Common

Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

पेट दर्द
Itching or burning
Rash
Skin Peeling
Chest Pain
Swelling
Wheezing
Tightness

Zinc Sulfate Related Warnings

Is the use of Zinc Sulfate safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Zinc Sulfate in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Zinc Sulfate safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Zinc Sulfate.

Safe
What is the effect of Zinc Sulfate on the Kidneys?

Zinc Sulfate is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Zinc Sulfate on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Zinc Sulfate on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zinc Sulfate on the Heart?

Zinc Sulfate is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zinc Sulfate with Other Drugs

Zinc Sulfate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Tetracycline

Moxifloxacin

Etidronate

Zinc Sulfate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zinc Sulfate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Zinc Sulfate

Is this Zinc Sulfate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Zinc Sulfate.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Zinc Sulfate as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Zinc Sulfate is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Zinc Sulfate is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Zinc Sulfate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zinc Sulfate

It is safe to take Zinc Sulfate with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zinc Sulfate

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zinc Sulfate with alcohol will be.

Unknown