Zinc gluconate

Generic name: Zinc Gluconate
Drug class: Minerals and electrolytes

Usage of Zinc gluconate

Zinc is a mineral that is used as a dietary supplement in people who do not get enough zinc from food.

Zinc gluconate lozenges are used to help make cold symptoms less severe or shorter in duration. This includes sore throat, cough, sneezing, stuffy nose, and a hoarse voice.

Zinc gluconate is not effective in treating flu or allergy symptoms.

Zinc gluconate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Zinc gluconate side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects may include:

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;

diarrhea;

dry mouth, altered sense of taste; or

an unpleasant taste in your mouth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Zinc gluconate

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if zinc gluconate is safe to use if you have ever had:

an allergy to zinc; or

any condition that makes it hard for your body to absorb nutrients from food (malabsorption).

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

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How to use Zinc gluconate

Usual Adult Dose for Dietary Supplement:

Dosage: 105 mg to 350 mg daily.

Warnings

Follow all directions on the label and package. Use exactly as directed.

What other drugs will affect Zinc gluconate

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using zinc gluconate with any other medications, especially:

an antibiotic; or

a blood thinner (warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven).

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect zinc gluconate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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