Zinc Acetate Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing

Uses

This medication is used after other medications to treat a certain liver disease (Wilson’s disease). This inherited disease causes the liver to hold onto too much copper, resulting in liver damage and other serious problems. This medication causes the intestines to make more of a certain substance (a protein) that prevents the body from absorbing too much copper from food, thereby preventing further damage.

How to use Zinc Acetate Capsule

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually 3 times daily. Take each dose at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after all food or beverages (except water). Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or chew the capsules.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.

Side Effects

Upset stomach may occur. If this effect lasts or gets worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US –

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www. fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Precautions

Before taking zinc acetate, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.

This drug passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor’s approval.

This product can decrease the absorption of other drugs such as tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline, minocycline), bisphosphonates (such as alendronate), and quinolone antibiotics (such as ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin). Separate your doses of these medications as far as possible from your doses of this product. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about how long you should wait between doses and for help finding a dosing schedule that will work with all your medications.

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Overdose

If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: nausea, vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, mental changes, decrease in urine production.

Do not share this medication with others.

Lab and/or medical tests (such as 24-hour urine copper level, liver function, speech evaluation) should be done while you are taking this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.

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Zinc acetate Uses, Side Effects & Warnings

Generic name: zinc acetate [ ZINK-AS-e-tate ]
Brand name: Galzin
Dosage form: oral capsule (25 mg; 50 mg)
Drug class: Minerals and electrolytes

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jul 6, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is zinc acetate?

Zinc is a mineral that is used to treat Wilson’s disease, a rare genetic disorder in which copper builds up in some of your vital organs such as the brain or liver. Zinc acetate is usually given to people who have already been treated with a chelating drug to remove copper from the body.

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

Warnings

Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use zinc acetate if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while taking zinc acetate.

Zinc acetate should not be given to a child younger than 10 years old.

How should I take zinc acetate?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 to 3 hours after a meal.

If zinc acetate upsets your stomach, take the medicine between breakfast and lunch.

Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.

Take zinc acetate regularly to get the most benefit.

You will need medical tests.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What should I avoid while taking zinc acetate?

You may need to avoid certain foods that can make it harder for your body to absorb zinc acetate. This includes milk, coffee, bread, bran, and boiled eggs. Follow your doctor’s instructions

Zinc acetate side effects

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

Zinc acetate may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

Common side effects of zinc acetate may include:

• upset stomach; or

• abnormal lab tests.

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.

Zinc acetate dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Wilson’s Disease:

50 mg orally 3 times a day

Comments:
-Use is not recommended for initial treatment of symptomatic patients because of its slow onset of action (by zinc-induced increase in metallothionein and copper uptake blockade).
-Use chelating agents for initial treatment.
-When patient is clinically stable, treatment with zinc acetate can begin; continue chelation therapy as clinically indicated.

Use: Maintenance treatment of Wilson’s disease initially treated with a chelating agent

Usual Pediatric Dose for Zinc Deficiency:

US Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of elemental zinc:
0 to 6 months: 2 mg (adequate intake)
7 to 12 months: 3 mg
1 to 3 years: 3 mg
4 to 8 years: 4 mg
9 to 13 years: 8 mg
14 to 18 years:
-Male: 11 mg
-Female: 9 mg
-Pregnancy: 12 mg
-Lactation: 13 mg

Usual Pediatric Dose for Wilson’s Disease:

10 years and older:
Usual dose: 25 mg orally 3 times a day
-May increase to 50 mg 3 times a day if monitoring indicates lessening of control

Comments:
-Use is not recommended for initial treatment of symptomatic patients because of its slow onset of action (by zinc-induced increase in metallothionein and copper uptake blockade).
-Use chelating agents for initial treatment.
-When patient is clinically stable, treatment with zinc acetate can begin; continue chelation therapy as clinically indicated.

Use: Maintenance treatment of Wilson’s disease initially treated with a chelating agent

What other drugs will affect zinc acetate?

Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially antiviral medicine to treat HIV.

Other drugs may affect zinc acetate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.

Popular FAQ

Zinc is a natural mineral present in some foods. Examples of food rich in zinc are:

• Alaska king crab
• Meat, such as beef, lamb, and pork
• Oysters
• Pine nuts
• Pumpkin seeds
• Wheat germ.

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Zinc acetate

How to choose zinc: form and dosage

Our body needs zinc to function properly. Frequent colds, diseases of a viral and bacterial nature, most likely indicate its deficiency.

Zinc not only helps to form immune defenses, but is also actively consumed by our body in any immunodeficiency conditions (even an innocent cold on the lip caused by the herpes virus requires a certain amount of resources from the body).

Proper balanced nutrition, the absence of bad habits and a healthy gastrointestinal tract are important conditions for the absence of zinc deficiency.

How to understand that there is a lack of zinc? The surest way to understand this is to pass special tests. But there are conditions that create a predisposition to deficiency:

• low protein content in the diet or its complete absence;
• bowel and liver diseases;
• frequent alcohol intake;
• inflammatory diseases;
• old age.

Together with its great importance, this microelement is also very “capricious”. Despite the fact that its daily requirement does not exceed 20 mg, it is difficult to “get” it from food, it is not always absorbed correctly and is quickly consumed.

A large amount of calcium, iron and fiber in the diet impairs the absorption of zinc. Therefore, both zinc-rich foods and supplements should be consumed separately from supplements and foods high in calcium and iron.

Forms of zinc – which one to choose

Almost any manufacturer of dietary supplements has its own line of zinc-containing additives, so you can choose a jar with the best ratio of price and dosage. But in order not to be mistaken and not to waste money always, always pay attention to the composition indicated on the label. The effectiveness of zinc-containing complexes is due to the form of the active substance.

There are several forms of zinc: oxide, sulfate, glycinate, acetate, picolinate, gluconate, citrate, and monomethionine. They differ in purpose, degree of assimilation and the presence / absence of side effects.

Zinc Picolinate is the king of supplements as it combines absolute safety and high bioavailability. The disadvantage of this form is, perhaps, the price – due to the complex production, such an additive is much more expensive than its counterparts.

Examples of zinc picolinate:
Zinc Picolinate 50 mg Maxler
Zinc Picolinate 50 mg NOW 60 caps.

Chelated forms (glycinate, monomethionine) are also highly effective (absorbed up to 58%) and safe forms that do not cause side effects and are suitable both for eliminating deficiency and as support for viral and bacterial diseases.

Chelated Examples:
Zinc + Chelate Biotech Nutrition
Zinc High Absorption Natrol

Zinc oxide and sulfate are inexpensive forms of zinc, but they have the lowest bioavailability (up to 48%), and when taken orally can cause heartburn, stomach pain, nausea. In additives, the presence of such a form is undesirable.

Zinc oxide and sulfate are added to cosmetics, they are harmless for external use. Often used as anti-inflammatory and anti-aging components.

Zinc Acetate is highly absorbable (up to 60%) but is suitable as an immune boosting supplement during colds and flu.

Zinc gluconate is one of the most inexpensive and well-absorbed forms (up to 60%), in addition to replenishing the deficiency, this supplement can be used during colds.

Zinc citrate has a maximum degree of digestibility (up to 61%), is easily accepted by the body and does not cause side effects.

Knowing about the active forms of zinc, remember that you should not buy a supplement where the form is not indicated in the description. Perhaps this is an oversight of the manufacturer and there may be a high-quality product in the jar, but you cannot know for sure, which means it is better to choose those brands that have nothing to “hide”.