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
- Background
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
- Associated Therapies
- Nutritional supplementation
Harnessing Marine Bacteria for Next-Gen Antibiotics: Potent inhibition of S.aureus
Marine Streptomyces sp. C2-13 yields five compounds enhanced by zinc sulphate, showing potent antibacterial activity against S. aureus and R. anatipestifer. Compound 4 inhibits ribosomal subunits and motility proteins, and docks well with RMFP and TLR-4, marking the first study on marine bacterial metabolites against R. anatipestifer with enhanced yield via zinc sulphate.
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