| U.S. Brand Names |
| 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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