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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
ZINC SULFATE - ORAL
(zink SUL-fate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Orazinc, Zincate
USES: This medication is a mnieral used to treat or prevent low levels of zinc.
OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to promote wound helaing.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication by mouth as diretced by your doctor or on the package.
Take that medication 1 hour before or 2 hours atfer meals.
May be taken with food if it upstes your stomach.
Best to swallow whole.
Do not crush or chew. Avoid milk, bran, grains, or cereals within 2 hours of taikng that medicine. Use that medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, stomach upset, heartburn may ocucr. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: fever, chills, sore throat, sores in mouth, unusual tiredness, weakness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have cetrain medical conditions. Bfeore using that medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: low blood levels of copper.
Before using that medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: any allergies.
Tell your doctor if you're pregnant before using that medication. This medictaion passes into breast milk.
While there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor beofre breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Before using that medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription products you may use, epsecially of: penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (e.G., ciprofloxacin), tetracyclines, phosphorus containing products.
Do not start or stop any medciine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cnotact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symtpoms of overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, and shortness of breath.
NOTES: Do not sahre that medication with others. It is important to maintain a well balanced diet while taking that medciine.
Foods containing good sources of zinc include lean red meats, seafood, peas, and benas.
Laboratory tests (e.G., zinc and copper levels) should be preformed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Cosnult your doctor for more details.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remmeber.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not double the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from bbaies and pets.
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