zinc sulfate

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 50 mg; TAB: 15 mg, 50 mg

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: Zn sulfate contains approx. 23% elemental Zn; 220 mg Zn sulfate = 50 mg elemental Zn; dosage forms and doses expressed as elemental Zn

zinc deficiency

[25-50 mg PO qd]

Info: give w/ food if GI upset occurs

dietary supplementation

[individualize dose]

Info: see Dietary Reference Intakes, Zinc table; give w/ food if GI upset occurs

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  CAP: 50 mg; TAB: 15 mg, 50 mg

Special Note

[strength clarification]

Info: Zn sulfate contains approx. 23% elemental Zn; 220 mg Zn sulfate = 50 mg elemental Zn; dosage forms and doses expressed as elemental Zn

zinc deficiency

[infants/children]

Dose: 0.5-1 mg/kg/day PO divided qd-tid; give w/ food if GI upset occurs

dietary supplementation

[individualize dose]

Info: see Dietary Reference Intakes, Zinc table; give w/ food if GI upset occurs

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]