Pharmacologic Substance
zinc sulfate Audio
zinc sul·fate [ zingk suhl-feyt ]
Brand Names:
Concept OB; Eldertonic; Ellis Tonic; Hemocyte Plus; Lactocal; Multitrace-4; Multitrace-5; Multrys; Orazinc; Tandem Plus
Effect:
Astringent Activity
May Prevent:
Nutrition Disorders
May Treat:
Common Cold; Eye Abnormalities; Skin Ulcer; Wounds and Injuries
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to zinc sulfate:
  • A compound given in the treatment of conditions associated with zinc deficiency such as acrodermatitis enteropathica. Externally, zinc sulfate is used as an astringent in lotions and eye drops. (Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • A salt of the essential trace metal zinc. Zinc is involved in tissue repair and is an important constituent of some proteins, including those involved in taste and smell. Zinc sulfate supplementation may prevent radiation-induced aguesia. (NCI04)
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A substance required for cell growth and tissue repair. It is being studied as a way to prevent or decrease mucositis caused by radiation therapy.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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