Pronunciation: zink SUL-fate
Generic Name: Zinc Sulfate
Brand Name: Examples include Orazinc and Zincate
Zincate is used for:
Treating zinc deficiency. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Zincate is a mineral. It works by replacing zinc in the body.
Do NOT use Zincate if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Zincate
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Zincate:
Some medical conditions may interact with Zincate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances (including dairy products)
- if you have low levels of copper in the blood
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Zincate.
Ask your health care provider if Zincate may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Zincate:
Use Zincate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Zincate by mouth with a meal.
- Avoid taking Zincate at the same time as foods that contain bran, calcium, or phosphorus. They may decrease the amount of Zincate absorbed into the body.
- If you take eltrombopag, a quinolone antibiotic (eg, levofloxacin), or a tetracycline antibiotic (eg, doxycycline), ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Zincate.
- If you miss a dose of Zincate, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Zincate.
Important safety information:
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- Zincate should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children has not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Zincate while you are pregnant. Zincate is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Zincate, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Zincate:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Nausea; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe vomiting; unusual restlessness; very dry mouth, eyes, or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Zincate side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include severe vomiting; unusual restlessness; unusual tiredness or weakness; or very dry mouth, eyes, or skin.
Proper storage of Zincate:
Store Zincate at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Zincate out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Zincate, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Zincate is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Zincate. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Zincate resources
- Zincate Side Effects (in more detail)
- Zincate Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
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- Zincate Drug Interactions
- Zincate Support Group
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