Substance / Medication

Zinc sulphate

Overview

Active Ingredient
zinc sulfate
RxNorm CUI
39954

Indications

Zinc Sulfate Injection is indicated in adult and pediatric patients as a source of zinc for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.

Labeler: Piramal Critical Care Inc.Updated: 2025-10-07T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

5.6 see Warnings and Precautions () Zinc Sulfate Injection is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to zinc [].

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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A randomised controlled trial of oral zinc sulphate for primary dysmenorrhoea in adolescent females.
Zekavat Omid R, Karimi Mohammad Y, Amanat Aida et al. · Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol · 2015
PMID: 26132140RCT
Effect of folic acid and zinc sulphate on endocrine parameters and seminal antioxidant level after varicocelectomy.
Nematollahi-Mahani S N, Azizollahi G H, Baneshi M R et al. · Andrologia · 2014
PMID: 23356505RCT
Oral zinc sulphate supplementation for six months in SCA2 patients: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Velázquez-Pérez Luis, Rodríguez-Chanfrau Jorge, García-Rodríguez Julio Cesar et al. · Neurochem Res · 2011
PMID: 21562746RCT
Topical zinc sulphate solution for treatment of viral warts.
Sharquie Khalifa E, Khorsheed Alaa A, Al-Nuaimy Adil A · Saudi Med J · 2007
PMID: 17768472RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Zinc sulfate (substance)
SNOMED CT
387367007
UMLS CUI
C0078794
RxNorm CUI
39954
Labeler
Piramal Critical Care Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 3 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

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Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
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Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.