Zinc Gluconate Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 27, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 50 mg; 30 mg; 100 mg; 15 mg; 23 mg; 10 mg; 78 mg; 22.5 mg; 60 mg; 25 mg; 22 mg; 20 mg
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Usual Adult Dose for Dietary Supplement
Dosage: 105 mg to 350 mg daily.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Safety and effectiveness have not been established in pediatric patients less than 12 years of age.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Normal growth and tissue repair depend upon adequate zinc intake. Other forms of zinc, such as zinc sulfate, have been administered to patients to treat delayed wound healing associated with zinc deficiency.
Limited data are available concerning claims that zinc gluconate is efficacious in treating symptoms of the common cold.
Although absorption may be slightly affected, zinc gluconate should be administered with food to limit gastric upset.
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