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

Efficacy of Zinc Sulfate With Probiotics for the Treatment of Acute Diarrhea in Children

Phase 2
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-06-09
Last Posted Date
2010-06-10
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital No 1 Wroclaw
Target Recruit Count
256
Registration Number
NCT01140074
Locations
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Klinika Pediatrii i Chorob Infekcyjnych Akademii Medycznej we Wroclawiu, Wroclaw, Poland

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Szpital im Sw Jadwigi w Trzebicy, Trzebnica, Poland

Safety and Dose Escalation Study of Zinc Supplementation in Critically Ill Children

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-02-04
Last Posted Date
2019-08-20
Lead Sponsor
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Target Recruit Count
24
Registration Number
NCT01062009
Locations
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Childrens' Hospital & Research Center Oakland, Oakland, California, United States

Studies of Immune Responses to Orally Administered Vaccines in Developing Country

First Posted Date
2009-11-25
Last Posted Date
2011-07-12
Lead Sponsor
International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
Target Recruit Count
1016
Registration Number
NCT01019083
Locations
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ

Firdausi Qadri, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Prevention Chemotherapy Induced Mucositis by Zinc Sulfate

First Posted Date
2009-11-18
Last Posted Date
2011-07-26
Lead Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Target Recruit Count
60
Registration Number
NCT01015183
Locations
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Hematology-Oncology & SCT Research Center, Tehran, Iran, Islamic Republic of

Comparing the Efficacy of Different Zinc Formulations in the Treatment of Diarrhea

First Posted Date
2008-05-23
Last Posted Date
2008-05-23
Lead Sponsor
Aga Khan University
Target Recruit Count
300
Registration Number
NCT00682955
Locations
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National Institute of Child Health, Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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Civil Hospital, Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Zinc Sulfate in the Treatment of Rosacea: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2006-11-02
Last Posted Date
2011-06-30
Lead Sponsor
Essentia Health
Target Recruit Count
65
Registration Number
NCT00395226
Locations
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

St. Mary's Duluth Clinic Health System, Duluth, Minnesota, United States

Zinc-ORS in Severe and Complicated Acute Diarrhea

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2006-09-01
Last Posted Date
2010-05-13
Lead Sponsor
Centre For International Health
Target Recruit Count
352
Registration Number
NCT00370968
Locations
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All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ

Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital, New Delhi, India

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