Zinc gluconate oral solution

Before taking this medicine Ask a doctor or pharmacist if zinc gluconate is safe to use if you have ever had: • an allergy to zinc; or • any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption). Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. How should I take zinc gluconate? Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Take a zinc gluconate tablet with food if it upsets your stomach. The recommended daily dose of zinc gluconate changes with age. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions. You may also consult the Office of Dietary Supplements of the NIH, or the USDA Nutrient Database of recommended daily allowances for more information. Do not swallow a zinc gluconate lozenge whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth completely. Do not use more than 6 lozenges per day (or 4 per day for anyone 12 to 18 years old). Start taking zinc lozenges as soon as possible after cold symptoms appear. Call your doctor if your cold symptoms do not improve after 7 days. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw away any lozenges not used within 6 months after opening. Zinc gluconate side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: Less serious side effects may include: • • • dry mouth, altered sense of taste; or • an unpleasant taste in your mouth. This is not a complete l...

The body needs zinc for normal growth and health. For patients who are unable to get enough zinc in their regular diet or who have a need for more zinc, zinc supplements may be necessary. They are generally taken by mouth but some patients may have to receive them by injection. Zinc supplements may be used for other conditions as determined by your health care professional. Lack of zinc may lead to poor night vision and wound-healing, a decrease in sense of taste and smell, a reduced ability to fight infections, and poor development of reproductive organs. • Acrodermatitis enteropathica (a lack of absorption of zinc from the intestine) • Alcoholism • Burns • Type 2 diabetes mellitus • Down's syndrome • Eating disorders • Intestine diseases • Infections (continuing or chronic) • Kidney disease • Liver disease • Pancreas disease • Sickle cell disease • Skin disorders • Stomach removal • Stress (continuing) • Thalassemia • Trauma (prolonged) In addition, premature infants may need additional zinc. Increased need for zinc should be determined by your health care professional. Claims that zinc is effective in preventing vision loss in the elderly have not been proven. Zinc has not been proven effective in the treatment of porphyria. Injectable zinc is given by or under the supervision of a health care professional. Other forms of zinc are available without a prescription. Importance of Diet For good health, it is important that you eat a balanced and varied diet. Follow careful...

Zinc Gluconate • • • • • • • Pronunciation (zink GLOO koe nate) Index Terms • Zincum Gluconicum 2x 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: Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [bubble-gum flavor] Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (20 ea [DSC]) [cinnamon flavor] Lozenge, Mouth/Throat: Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (6 ea [DSC]) Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [cherry flavor] Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [citrus flavor] Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [honey-lemon flavor] Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [menthol flavor] Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (18 ea [DSC]) [tropical fruit flavor] Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (2 ea, 10 ea, 18 ea, 24 ea) [gluten free; cherry flavor] Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (18 ea, 24 ea) [gluten free; honey-lemon flavor] Cold-Eeze: 13.3 mg (18 ea) [gluten free; tropical orange flavor] Generic: 10 mg (100 ea) Lozenge, Mouth/Throat [preservative free]: Cold-Eeze Sugar Free: 13.3 mg (18 ea) [gluten free, no artificial color(s), sugar free] Cold-Eeze 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] Brand Names: U.S. • Cold-Eeze Sugar Free [OTC] • Cold-Eeze [OTC] • Zn-50 [OTC] Pharmacologic Category • Trace Element Pharmacology Zinc is an es...

Zinc gluconate Side Effects • • • • Applies to mouth/throat lozenge, oral capsule, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release. Serious side effects of Zinc gluconate WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; Other side effects of Zinc gluconate All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch. For Healthcare Professionals Applies to compounding powder, oral lozenge, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet dispersible. Endocrine Endocrine side effects have included the reduction of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in males. [ Due to an accompanying decrease in low density lipoproteins (LDL), the LDL/HDL ratio remains relatively unchanged and little risk is assumed in terms of [ Gastrointestinal Gastrointestinal irritation appears to be dose-related. [ G...

Zinc is a mineral that is used as a dietary supplement in people who do not get enough zinc from food. Zinc gluconate lozenges are used to help make cold symptoms less severe or shorter in duration. This includes sore throat, cough, sneezing, stuffy nose, and a hoarse voice. Zinc gluconate is not effective in treating flu or allergy symptoms. Zinc gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Ask a doctor or pharmacist if this medicine is safe to use if you have ever had: • an allergy to zinc; or • any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption). Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. Side Effects What are the side effects of Zinc Gluconate (Orazinc)? Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Less serious side effects may include: • nausea, vomiting, stomach pain; • diarrhea; • dry mouth, altered sense of taste; or • an unpleasant taste in your mouth. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What Are Dosages of Zinc? Dosages of Zinc: Adult and Pediatric Dosages Capsule (zinc gluconate) • 50 mg Capsule ( • 25 mg • 50 mg Tablet (zinc gluconate) • 15 mg • 30 mg • 50 mg • 100 mg Tablet, extended-release (zinc gluconate) • 100 mg Lozenge (zinc gluconate) • 10 mg • 13.3 mg Gum • 13.3 mg IV solution ( • 1 mg/ml • 5 mg/ml IV solution (zinc chloride) • 1 mg/ml Recommended daily dosage (elemental zinc): • Adult dosages: • Males older than 14 years: 11 mg/day • Females older than 19 years: 8 mg/day • Pregnancy: (14-18 years old) 12 mg/day • Pregnancy: (older than 19 years old): 11 mg/day • Breastfeeding: (14-18 years old) 13 mg/day • Breastfeeding: (older than 19 years) 12 mg/day • Upper Intake Level ( • UL: (older than 19 years): 40 mg/day • Pediatric dosages: • Infants 0-6 months: 2 mg/day • Infants 6-12 months: 3 mg/day • Children 1-3 years: 3 mg/day • Children 3-8 years: 5 mg/day • Children 8-13 years: 8 mg/day • Children 13-18 years: 11 mg/day Common Cold (expressed as elemental zinc) • Adult dosage: • 4.5-23.7 mg zinc gluconate lozenge orally every 2 hours • • Adult dosage • Acute catabolic state: 4.5-6 mg/day added to total • Metabolically stable: 2.5 mg-4 mg/day, additional 12.2 mg per • Pediatric dosage: • Children over 5 years: 100 mcg/kg per day added to total • Premature infants (over 1500 g birth weight-3 kg): 300 mcg/kg per day added to TPN intravenously Wilson's disease • Adult dosages (expressed as elemental zinc) • Zinc acetate (galzin): 50 mg orally thr...

Proper Use Drug information provided by: Zinc supplements are most effective if they are taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. However, if zinc supplements cause stomach upset, they may be taken with a meal. You should tell your health care professional if you are taking your zinc supplement with meals. Dosing The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For oral dosage forms (capsules, lozenges, tablets, extended-release tablets): • To prevent deficiency, the amount taken by mouth is based on normal daily recommended intakes (Note that the normal daily recommended intakes are expressed as an actual amount of zinc. The dosage form [e.g., zinc gluconate, zinc sulfate] has a different strength): For the U.S • Adult and teenage males—15 milligrams (mg) per day. • Adult and teenage females—12 mg per day. • Pregnant females—15 mg per day. • Breast-feeding females—16 to 19 mg per day. • Children 4 to 10 years of age—10 mg per day. • Children birth to 3 ...

What Are Dosages of Zinc? Dosages of Zinc: Adult and Pediatric Dosages Capsule (zinc gluconate) • 50 mg Capsule ( • 25 mg • 50 mg Tablet (zinc gluconate) • 15 mg • 30 mg • 50 mg • 100 mg Tablet, extended-release (zinc gluconate) • 100 mg Lozenge (zinc gluconate) • 10 mg • 13.3 mg Gum • 13.3 mg IV solution ( • 1 mg/ml • 5 mg/ml IV solution (zinc chloride) • 1 mg/ml Recommended daily dosage (elemental zinc): • Adult dosages: • Males older than 14 years: 11 mg/day • Females older than 19 years: 8 mg/day • Pregnancy: (14-18 years old) 12 mg/day • Pregnancy: (older than 19 years old): 11 mg/day • Breastfeeding: (14-18 years old) 13 mg/day • Breastfeeding: (older than 19 years) 12 mg/day • Upper Intake Level ( • UL: (older than 19 years): 40 mg/day • Pediatric dosages: • Infants 0-6 months: 2 mg/day • Infants 6-12 months: 3 mg/day • Children 1-3 years: 3 mg/day • Children 3-8 years: 5 mg/day • Children 8-13 years: 8 mg/day • Children 13-18 years: 11 mg/day Common Cold (expressed as elemental zinc) • Adult dosage: • 4.5-23.7 mg zinc gluconate lozenge orally every 2 hours • • Adult dosage • Acute catabolic state: 4.5-6 mg/day added to total • Metabolically stable: 2.5 mg-4 mg/day, additional 12.2 mg per • Pediatric dosage: • Children over 5 years: 100 mcg/kg per day added to total • Premature infants (over 1500 g birth weight-3 kg): 300 mcg/kg per day added to TPN intravenously Wilson's disease • Adult dosages (expressed as elemental zinc) • Zinc acetate (galzin): 50 mg orally thr...

Zinc gluconate Side Effects • • • • Applies to mouth/throat lozenge, oral capsule, oral tablet, oral tablet extended release. Serious side effects of Zinc gluconate WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: • Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; Other side effects of Zinc gluconate All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch. For Healthcare Professionals Applies to compounding powder, oral lozenge, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet dispersible. Endocrine Endocrine side effects have included the reduction of high density lipoprotein (HDL) in males. [ Due to an accompanying decrease in low density lipoproteins (LDL), the LDL/HDL ratio remains relatively unchanged and little risk is assumed in terms of [ Gastrointestinal Gastrointestinal irritation appears to be dose-related. [ G...

Before taking this medicine Ask a doctor or pharmacist if zinc gluconate is safe to use if you have ever had: • an allergy to zinc; or • any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption). Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old. How should I take zinc gluconate? Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Take a zinc gluconate tablet with food if it upsets your stomach. The recommended daily dose of zinc gluconate changes with age. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions. You may also consult the Office of Dietary Supplements of the NIH, or the USDA Nutrient Database of recommended daily allowances for more information. Do not swallow a zinc gluconate lozenge whole. Allow it to dissolve in your mouth completely. Do not use more than 6 lozenges per day (or 4 per day for anyone 12 to 18 years old). Start taking zinc lozenges as soon as possible after cold symptoms appear. Call your doctor if your cold symptoms do not improve after 7 days. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Throw away any lozenges not used within 6 months after opening. Zinc gluconate side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: Less serious side effects may include: • • • dry mouth, altered sense of taste; or • an unpleasant taste in your mouth. This is not a complete l...