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: Nutritional Deficiency 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: Nutritional Deficiency 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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Zinc Sulfate safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Zinc Sulfate safely.

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?

Zinc Sulfate is completely safe for 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?

Zinc Sulfate is not addictive in nature.

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 should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Zinc Sulfate cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zinc Sulfate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zinc Sulfate

Taking Zinc Sulfate with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zinc Sulfate

Information about the interaction of Zinc Sulfate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown