Zinc Sulphate

Zinc Sulphate is a heptahydrate salt of sulfuric acid. Zinc Sulphate is astringent and used topically for skin wounds or ulcer to assist healing. Zinc Sulphate is also used in eye drops for minor allergic conjunctivitis. Zinc Sulphate is used in some preparation as a nutritional aid for zinc deficiency.


Adult Dose
Dose: 0.01 to 0.02 mg
Single Dose: 0.015 (0.015)
Frequency: 3 hourly
Route: Ophthalmic
Instructions: -
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 0.01 to 0.02 mg
Single Dose: 0.015 (0.015)
Frequency: 3 hourly
Route: Opthalmic
Instructions: -
Characteristics
belongs to Metal Sulphate. It belongs to Opthalmic Products pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Zinc Sulphate is 287.60. 7.65% solution of the drug is isotonic.
Contraindications
Zinc Sulphate
Effects
No data regarding the side effects produced by Zinc Sulphate is available
Indications
Zinc Sulphate is primarily indicated in conditions like Chemosis, Conjuctivitis.
Interactions
Zinc Sulphate is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementHeparin (Na) and Heparin (Cl)IchthammolIron SaltsNorfloxacinPenicillamineSodium CalciumedetateConcurrent use may decrease the effectiveness of edetate calcium disodium and zinc supplements due to chelation.Zinc supplement therapy should be withheld until edetate calcium disodium therapy is completed.Tetracycline (HCl) These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Tab Store Below 25°C. Protect from Moisture.
Warnings
Do not exceed prescribed dose because it will cause emesis.
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