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Providing zinc during TPN prevents development of the following deficiency symptoms: Parakeratosis, hypogeusia, anorexia, dysosmia, geophagia, hypogonadism, growth retardation and hepatosplenomegaly. At plasma levels below 20 mcg zinc/100 mL, dermatitis followed by alopecia has been reported for TPN patients.
 
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Revision as of 16:19, 12 January 2015

Zinc sulfate
Black Box Warning
Adult Indications & Dosage
Pediatric Indications & Dosage
Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Use in Specific Populations
Administration & Monitoring
Overdosage
Pharmacology
Clinical Studies
How Supplied
Images
Patient Counseling Information
Precautions with Alcohol
Brand Names
Look-Alike Names

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Black Box Warning

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Overview

Zinc sulfate is a dermatologic agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of {{{indication}}}. There is a Black Box Warning for this drug as shown here. Common adverse reactions include .

Adult Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Zinc sulfate in adult patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Zinc sulfate in adult patients.

Pediatric Indications and Dosage

FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

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There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Zinc sulfate in pediatric patients.

Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

Guideline-Supported Use

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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Zinc sulfate in pediatric patients.

Non–Guideline-Supported Use

Condition1
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  • Dosage
Condition2

There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Zinc sulfate in pediatric patients.

Contraindications

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Warnings

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Precautions

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Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous

Postmarketing Experience

There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

Body as a Whole
Cardiovascular
Digestive
Endocrine
Hematologic and Lymphatic
Metabolic and Nutritional
Musculoskeletal
Neurologic
Respiratory
Skin and Hypersensitivy Reactions
Special Senses
Urogenital
Miscellaneous

Drug Interactions

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Use in Specific Populations

Pregnancy

Pregnancy Category (FDA):

  • Pregnancy Category


Pregnancy Category (AUS):

  • Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category

There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Zinc sulfate in women who are pregnant.

Labor and Delivery

There is no FDA guidance on use of Zinc sulfate during labor and delivery.

Nursing Mothers

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Zinc sulfate with respect to nursing mothers.

Pediatric Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Zinc sulfate with respect to pediatric patients.

Geriatic Use

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Zinc sulfate with respect to geriatric patients.

Gender

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Zinc sulfate with respect to specific gender populations.

Race

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Zinc sulfate with respect to specific racial populations.

Renal Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Zinc sulfate in patients with renal impairment.

Hepatic Impairment

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Zinc sulfate in patients with hepatic impairment.

Females of Reproductive Potential and Males

There is no FDA guidance on the use of Zinc sulfate in women of reproductive potentials and males.

Immunocompromised Patients

There is no FDA guidance one the use of Zinc sulfate in patients who are immunocompromised.

Administration and Monitoring

Administration

  • Oral
  • Intravenous

Monitoring

There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

  • Description

IV Compatibility

There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

Overdosage

Acute Overdose

Signs and Symptoms

  • Description

Management

  • Description

Chronic Overdose

There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Zinc has been identified as a cofactor for over 70 different enzymes, including alkaline phosphatase, lactic dehydrogenase and both RNA and DNA polymerase. Zinc facilitates wound healing, helps maintain normal growth rates, normal skin hydration and the senses of taste and smell.

Providing zinc during TPN prevents development of the following deficiency symptoms: Parakeratosis, hypogeusia, anorexia, dysosmia, geophagia, hypogonadism, growth retardation and hepatosplenomegaly. At plasma levels below 20 mcg zinc/100 mL, dermatitis followed by alopecia has been reported for TPN patients.

Structure

Zinc Sulfate Injection, USP is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution intended for use as an additive to solutions for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Each mL contains Zinc Sulfate (Anhydrous) 2.46 mg, Water for Injection q.s. pH adjusted with Sulfuric Acid. It contains no preservatives. Discard any unused portion.

Pharmacodynamics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

Pharmacokinetics

There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

Nonclinical Toxicology

There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

Clinical Studies

There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

How Supplied

Storage

There is limited information regarding Zinc sulfate Storage in the drug label.

Images

Drug Images

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Patient Counseling Information

There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Zinc sulfate in the drug label.

Precautions with Alcohol

  • Alcohol-Zinc sulfate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

Brand Names

Look-Alike Drug Names

Drug Shortage Status

Price

References

The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.

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