Zinc gluconate
Also known as: Zincum gluconium
Zinc Glucinate (C12H22O14Zn) is the Zinc salt. 348 mg of zinc gluconate yield 50 mg elemental zinc and 1 gm of zinc gluconate contains 2.2 mmol of zinc. It is usually given in zinc deficiency as an oral preparation.
Primary Characteristics
Zinc gluconate is also known as Zincum gluconium.
Molecular Weight: 455.7 · Solubility in Water: 100g/l · Non-proprietary name: Zinc gluconate · pH: 5.5.
Pharmacokinetics
None recorded.
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Indications
Zinc gluconate is primarily indicated in conditions like Zinc deficiency.
Zinc gluconate is also indicated for secondary conditions like Diarrhoea.
Contraindications
None recorded.
Dosage
Zinc gluconate's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 50 mg | 50 mg | Every 8h | PO | Oral dose: 50 mg elemnetal zinc three times daily. Take with food. |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Side Effects
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Zinc gluconate are Vomiting, Restlessness , Nausea, Dehydration.
Zinc gluconate is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Dyspepsia , Gastric irritation, Gastritis, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting .
Warnings / Precautions
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Drug Classification
- 1.27 — Vitamins, minerals, tonics, and other susbstances
Manufacturers
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