Zinc Gluconate

Zinc Gluconate Capsule: Each capsule contains zinc sulphate monohydrate 54.93 mg, thiamine nitrate 10 mg, riboflavin 10 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride 3 mg, vitamin B12 (coated) equivalent to cyanocobalamin 15 mcg, ascorbic acid 150 mg, folic acid 1 mg, nicotinamide 50 mg and calcium pantothenate 12.5 mg.

Zinc Gluconate Syrup: Each 5 mL contains Zinc Gluconate 34.9 mg, thiamine mononitrate 2.5 mg, riboflavin 2.5 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride 1 mg, cyanocobalamin 3 mcg, ascorbic acid 50 mg, d-panthenol 12.5 mg and niacinamide 25 mg in a flavoured liquid glucose sorbitol syrup base.

Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues.

Zinc Gluconate is used to treat and to prevent zinc deficiency

Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues.

Zinc Gluconate is used to treat and to prevent zinc deficiency.

Zinc Gluconate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Dosage Forms

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product

Capsule,

Oral [preservative free]:

Zn-50: 50 mg [dye free, sugar free, yeast free]

Gum,

Oral:

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [bubble-gum flavor]

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (20 ea [DSC]) [cinnamon flavor]

Lozenge, Mouth/Throat:

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (6 ea [DSC])

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [cherry flavor]

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [citrus flavor]

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [honey-lemon flavor]

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [menthol flavor]

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [tropical fruit flavor]

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (2 ea, 10 ea, 18 ea, 24 ea) [gluten free; cherry flavor]

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (18 ea, 24 ea) [gluten free; honey-lemon flavor]

Zinc Gluconate: 13.3 mg (18 ea) [gluten free; tropical orange flavor]

Generic: 10 mg (100 ea)

Lozenge, Mouth/Throat [preservative free]:

Zinc Gluconate Sugar Free: 13.3 mg (18 ea) [gluten free, no artificial color(s), sugar free]

Zinc Gluconate Sugar Free: 13.3 mg (18 ea, 24 ea) [gluten free, no artificial color(s), sugar free; cherry flavor]

Tablet,

Oral:

Generic: 15 mg, 30 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

Tablet,

Oral [preservative free]:

Generic: 50 mg [DSC]

Dosing: Adult

Common cold: Note: For best results, begin therapy 24 to 48 hours prior to symptom onset:

Oral: Dissolve one 13.3 mg lozenge in mouth every 2 to 4 hours as needed. Maximum: 6 lozenges daily.

Dietary supplement:

Oral: One capsule/tablet daily or as directed by health care provider.

Dosing: Geriatric

Refer to adult dosing.

Dosing: Pediatric

Common cold: Note: Consult product-specific labeling for manufacturer-recommended ages. For best results, begin therapy 24 to 48 hours prior to symptom onset: Zinc Gluconate Lozenge: Children ≥12 years and Adolescents:

Oral topical: Dissolve one lozenge in mouth every 2 to 4 hours as needed. Age-dependent maximum daily dose: 12 to 17 years: 4 lozenges/day; ≥18 years: 6 lozenges/day.

Zinc deficiency, treatment: Limited data available: Note: Dosage expressed in terms of elemental zinc (Kliegman 2016)

Acquired: Infants, Children, and Adolescents:

Oral: 0.5 to 1 mg/kg/day

Acrodermatitis enteropathica:Infants, Children, and Adolescents:

Oral: 3 mg/kg/day

See also:
What is the most important information I should know about Zinc Gluconate?

In clinical studies and bibliography, not known to date.

- Excipients with known effects:

. Wheat starch: hypersensitivity or intolerance to gluten (celiac disease).

. Lactose-cons in individuals suffering from galactosemia or malabsorption of glucose / galactose or lactase deficiency.

- Do not use in combination with tetracyclines because of the risk of chelation in the gut with reduced intestinal absorption.

- For the same reasons, we avoid the association with the following medications:

. dressings gastric alkaline

. medication with calcium or iron.

- Due to interference on the intestinal absorption, foods high in phytic acid will be excluded from the next meal making Zinc Gluconate (eg wholemeal bread, soy beans, corn kernels).

Use: Labeled Indications

Common cold: To reduce the duration and severity of symptoms associated with the common cold.

Dietary supplement: For use as a dietary supplement.

See also:
What other drugs will affect Zinc Gluconate?

Do not use in combination with tetracyclines because of the risk of chelation in the gut with reduced intestinal absorption.

- For the same reasons, we avoid the association with the following medications:

. dressings gastric alkaline

. medication with calcium or iron.

- Due to interference on the intestinal absorption, foods high in phytic acid will be excluded from the next meal making Zinc Gluconate (eg wholemeal bread, soy beans, corn kernels).

See also:
What are the possible side effects of Zinc Gluconate?

Adverse Reactions

Frequency not defined; may vary with different salts. Adverse reactions reported with excess dietary zinc (IOM 2001).

Central nervous system: Headache

Endocrine & metabolic: Copper deficiency, decreased HDL cholesterol, decreased LDL cholesterol

Gastrointestinal: Abdominal cramps, decreased appetite, diarrhea, epigastric pain, gastrointestinal distress, nausea, vomiting

Hematologic & oncologic: Immunodeficiency