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Zinc Oxide is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Zinc Oxide have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Zinc Oxide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Zinc Oxide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zinc Oxide is used -
Unknown
Is the use of Zinc Oxide safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Zinc Oxide on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Zinc Oxide safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Zinc Oxide for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Zinc Oxide on the Kidneys?
Zinc Oxide may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zinc Oxide on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Zinc Oxide on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Zinc Oxide will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Zinc Oxide on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zinc Oxide on the heart have been reported.
Zinc Oxide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zinc Oxide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zinc Oxide habit forming or addictive?
Zinc Oxide does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Zinc Oxide will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Zinc Oxide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Zinc Oxide cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Zinc Oxide
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Zinc Oxide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zinc Oxide
Information about the interaction of Zinc Oxide and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 902
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 902
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zinc Sulfate (zinc sulfate)