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DOSE
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Generic Name:
Zinc Sulfate
Brand Name:
Orazinc
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Classification:
Essential Trace Element
Indication:
Zinc is used for
treatment and prevention of zinc deficiency and its consequences, including
stunted growth and acute diarrhea in children, and slow wound healing.
It is also used for boosting the immune system, treating the common cold and recurrent ear infections, and preventing lower respiratory infections. It is also used for malaria and other diseases caused by parasites. Some people use zinc for an eye disease called macular degeneration, for night blindness, and for cataracts. |
Dose:
5mL
Route:
PO
Frequency:
OD
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Zinc plays a key role in maintaining vision, and it is
present in high concentrations in the eye. Zinc deficiency can alter vision,
and severe deficiency can cause changes in the retina (the back of the eye
where an image is focused).
Zinc might also have effects against viruses. It appears to lessen symptoms of the rhinovirus (common cold), but researchers can’t yet explain exactly how this works. In addition, there is some evidence that zinc has some antiviral activity against the herpes virus. Low zinc levels can be associated with male infertility, sickle cell disease, HIV, major depression, and type 2 diabetes, and can be fought by taking a zinc supplement |
Pregnancy
and breast-feeding: Zinc is LIKELY
SAFE for most pregnant and
breast-feeding women when used in the recommended daily amounts (RDA). Pregnant
women over 18 should not take more than 40 mg of zinc per day; pregnant women
age 14 to 18 should not take more than 34 mg per day. Breast-feeding women
over 18 should not take more than 40 mg of zinc per day; breast-feeding women
age 14 to 18 should not take more than 34 mg per day.
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HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)/AIDS: Do not take zinc if you
have HIV/AIDS. Zinc might shorten your life.
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Zinc is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when
applied to the skin, or when taken by mouth in amounts not larger than 40 mg
per day. Routine zinc supplementation is not recommended without the advice
of a healthcare professional. In some people, zinc might cause nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, metallic taste, kidney and stomach damage, and other side
effects.
· Taking high amounts of zinc
is LIKELY UNSAFE. High doses above the
recommended amounts might cause fever, coughing, stomach pain, fatigue, and
many other problems.
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Taking more than 100 mg of supplemental zinc
daily or taking supplemental zinc for 10 or more years doubles the risk of
developing prostate cancer.
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The Institute of Medicine has established
Adequate Intake (AI) levels of zinc for infants birth to 6 months is 2
mg/day. For older infants, children, and adults, Recommended Dietary
Allowance (RDA) quantities of zinc have been established: infants and
children 7 months to 3 years, 3 mg/day; 4 to 8 years, 5 mg/day; 9 to 13
years, 8 mg/day; girls 14 to 18 years, 9 mg/day; boys and men age 14 and
older, 11 mg/day; women 19 and older, 8 mg/day; pregnant women 14 to 18, 13
mg/day; pregnant women 19 and older, 11 mg/day; lactating women 14 to 18, 14
mg/day; lactating women 19 and older, 12 mg/day.
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Sunday, November 11, 2012
Zinc Sulfate Drug Study
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According to what I've read from zinc deficiency article from Dr. Mercola, it is important to choose the right zinc supplement which is right for your nutritional needs and your body type. Studies are conducted and researched wear performed by some scientist who investigates about human zinc deficiency.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the additional info, Diana! :)
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