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Zinc sulfate

Generic Name
Zinc sulfate
Brand Names
Anodan-HC, Anusol, Egozinc, Multitrace-4, Multitrace-5, Proctodan-HC, Rectogel, Riva-sol HC, Tandem Plus
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
O4SZn
CAS Number
7733-02-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
0J6Z13X3WO

Overview

Zinc sulfate is the inorganic compound with the formula ZnSO4 and historically known as "white vitriol". It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medication needed in a basic health system.

Indication

This medication is a mineral used to treat or prevent low levels of zinc alone and together with oral rehydration therapy (ORT). It is also used as a topical astringent. Zinc Sulfate Injection, USP is indicated for use as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for TPN.

Associated Conditions

  • Dry Eyes
  • Local itching
  • Localized pain
  • Localized swelling

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/03/25
Phase 3
Completed
2024/08/19
Phase 2
Recruiting
2024/08/16
Not Applicable
Completed
dr. Aldora Jesslyn Oentari
2024/07/24
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Amira Adel Fouly
2024/07/01
Phase 2
Completed
2024/05/30
Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
2022/05/27
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh
2022/04/05
Phase 4
Completed
Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Research and Education Hospital
2021/12/17
Not Applicable
Completed
2020/05/01
Phase 4
Completed
St. Francis Hospital, New York

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
65219-403
INTRAVENOUS
3 mg in 1 mL
12/12/2022
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
70710-1877
INTRAVENOUS
3 mg in 1 mL
8/31/2023
PureTek Corporation
59088-112
ORAL
18.2 mg in 1 1
1/11/2023
Discount Drug Mart, Inc.
53943-490
OPHTHALMIC
0.25 g in 100 mL
1/1/2024
American Regent, Inc.
0517-6103
INTRAVENOUS
3 mg in 1 mL
10/1/2020
Piramal Critical Care Inc.
66794-239
INTRAVENOUS
25 mg in 5 mL
12/21/2023
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
70710-1878
INTRAVENOUS
5 mg in 1 mL
8/31/2023
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
70771-1849
INTRAVENOUS
3 mg in 1 mL
8/31/2023
Gland Pharma Limited
68083-608
INTRAVENOUS
1 mg in 1 mL
9/7/2023
Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
65219-401
INTRAVENOUS
1 mg in 1 mL
12/12/2022

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
SMOFKABIVEN EXTRA NITROGEN EMULSION FOR INFUSION
SIN16135P
INJECTION, EMULSION
0.0066g/1000ml
3/24/2021

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
METAGENICS ZINC DRINK
64051
Medicine
A
4/27/1998
MOUTH ULCER
343446
Medicine
A
9/14/2020
Kids Immunity Boost
456171
Medicine
A
7/24/2024
Recoverthol
291026
Medicine
A
7/5/2017
HOPEPLUS PEAK FORMULA FOR YOU TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS LIQUID oral liquid bottle
74818
C & W International Development (Holding) Pty Ltd
Medicine
A
6/14/2000
OPTHALMIC LABS ZINC SULFATE 50mg/1mL Injection
22857
Medicine
A
10/14/1991
Conceive Plus Women's Fertility Support
347979
Medicine
A
11/11/2020
Frequent Flyer Immunity Boost
406538
Medicine
A
3/21/2023
NRGY Sports Relief
129942
ProSports Nutrition Pty Ltd
Medicine
A
8/2/2006
Frequent Flyer Immunity Boost (Raspberry Flavour)
410130
Medicine
A
6/6/2023

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
ZINCUM SULFURICUM
dolisos canada inc.
02234804
Granules ,  Globules ,  Liquid - Oral
3 X
1/5/1998
HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT WITH ANESTHETIC FOR EXTRA PAIN RELIEF
cellchem pharmaceuticals inc.
02295865
Ointment - Rectal
0.5 % / W/W
N/A
ALLERGY EYE DROPS
juno otc inc
02290596
Solution - Ophthalmic
0.25 % / W/V
5/23/2007
ANUSOL-HC OINTMENT
church & dwight canada corp
00505773
Ointment - Rectal
0.5 %
12/31/1981
VISINE A.C. OPHTHALMIC SOL
pfizer canada inc., consumer healthcare division
01942433
Liquid - Ophthalmic
.25 %
12/31/1981
ZINCUM SULFURICUM GRANULE (3DH-30DH)
homeocan inc.
01955160
Tablet - Oral
3 DH / TAB
12/31/1991
ZINCUM SULFURICUM-INJEEL LIQ (10D,30D,200D/1.1ML)
02051370
Liquid - Oral
10 D / 1.1 ML
12/31/1993
RECTOGEL HC
laboratoire riva inc.
00662461
Ointment - Rectal
0.5 %
5/26/1998
MULTI VITAMIN MINERAL TAB
nutristar health products (1987) inc.
00474800
Tablet - Oral
1.5 MG / TAB
12/31/1979
ANUSOL PLUS OINTMENT
church & dwight canada corp
01945912
Ointment - Rectal ,  Topical
0.5 %
12/31/1992

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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