Generic
Zinc Orotate
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At a glance
Oral zinc therapy is indicated in zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions like hair loss, skin rashes, major depression, loss of smell, taste and memory, white spots on the fingernails, increased susceptibility to infection, and more.
Description
Zinc Orotate which is a chelated form of zinc found in the human body in trace amounts. Orotic acid assists the transport of zinc through cellular membrane structures, facilitating the intracellular uptake of zinc.
Indications
- Hair loss
- Skin rashes
- Major depression
- Loss of smell, taste and memory
- White spots on the fingernails
- Increased susceptibility to infection
- Loss of activity of growth hormone (GH)
- Visual impairment
- Hypogonadism
- Diarrhea
- Male infertility
- Sickle cell anemia
- Delayed wound healing
- Type 2 diabetes
Therapeutic class
Specific mineral preparations
Pharmacological class
Mineral
Pharmacology
Zinc Orotate is a chelated form of zinc found in the human body in trace amounts. Orotic acid assists the transport of zinc through cellular membrane structures, facilitating the intracellular uptake of zinc.
Mechanism of action
Provides zinc to support normal body function.
Dosage
Adult Dose (Oral):
- One tablet twice daily with meal
Child Dose (Oral):
- One tablet daily; tablet should be dispersible in water before intake and can be dispersed in a spoon
Administration
- Take with meal
- Swallow tablets whole
- For children: disperse tablet in water
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember; if almost time for next dose, skip it; do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Metallic taste
- Stomach upset
Precautions & warnings
- Patients with diabetes & acute renal failure should use zinc products cautiously
- Taking doses higher than 40 mg (elemental zinc) daily might cause fever, cough, upset stomach
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in those who are hypersensitive to any component of a zinc containing supplement
Drug interactions
- Concomitant intake of tetracycline, quinolone and penicillamine along with zinc may decrease the absorption of both drugs
Food interactions
Food interactions are not significant.
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Should be used after consultation with a health care professional.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Use in lactation
Use in Lactation: Should be used after consultation with a health care professional.
Pediatric use
Safe from six months of age
Geriatric use
Safe for elderly
Renal / hepatic impairment
Renal Impairment: Use cautiously in acute renal failure
Hepatic Impairment: Limited information
Overdose effects
Symptoms: Fever, cough, upset stomach.
Treatment: Supportive care.
Storage conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.