Zinc
- Generic Name
- Zinc
- Brand Names
- Vitafol-one, Wilzin
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- Zn
- CAS Number
- 7440-66-6
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- J41CSQ7QDS
- Background
A metallic element of atomic number 30 and atomic weight 65.38. It is a necessary trace element in the diet, forming an essential part of many enzymes, and playing an important role in protein synthesis and in cell division. Zinc deficiency is associated with anemia, short stature, hypogonadism, impaired wound healing, and geophagia. It is identified by the ...
- Indication
Zinc can be used for the treatment and prevention of zinc deficiency/its consequences, including stunted growth and acute diarrhea in children, and slowed wound healing. It is also utilized for boosting the immune system, treating the common cold and recurrent ear infections, as well as preventing lower respiratory tract infections .
- Associated Conditions
- Candidiasis, Common Cold, Diaper Dermatitis, Diaper Rash, Eye redness, Iron Deficiency (ID), Ocular Irritation, Skin Irritation, Sunburn, Wilson's Disease, Zinc Deficiency
- Associated Therapies
- Dietary and Nutritional Therapies, Dietary supplementation
The Effect of Probiotic and Zinc Supplementation in Patients With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2024-10-29
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-10-29
- Lead Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
- Target Recruit Count
- 120
- Registration Number
- NCT06664008
Zinc and Nicotinamide Riboside for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2024-08-23
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-08-23
- Lead Sponsor
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT06567717
- Locations
- πΊπΈ
Cedars-Sinai, Los Angeles, California, United States
Comparison of Effectiveness of Zinc Supplementation With ORS and Bacillus Clausii Versus Zinc With ORS and Saccharomyces Boulardii in Acute Watery Diarrhea in Paediatric Patients
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2024-08-06
- Last Posted Date
- 2024-08-12
- Lead Sponsor
- RESnTEC, Institute of Research
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT06540209
- Locations
- π΅π°
University of Child Health Sciences, The Children's Hospital, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Effect of Probiotic and Zinc Supplementations on the Clinical Outcome in Pediatric Patients With Ventriculitis
- First Posted Date
- 2023-11-30
- Last Posted Date
- 2023-11-30
- Lead Sponsor
- Ain Shams University
- Target Recruit Count
- 140
- Registration Number
- NCT06151392
- Locations
- πͺπ¬
Ain shams university, Cairo, Egypt
Zinc Containing Vaginal Topical " Suppository "
- First Posted Date
- 2022-07-12
- Last Posted Date
- 2023-10-17
- Lead Sponsor
- Egymedicalpedia
- Target Recruit Count
- 50
- Registration Number
- NCT05453227
- Locations
- πͺπ¬
Al-Azhar University Hospitals and Ashmoun central hospital, Cairo, Elmenofia, Egypt
Effect of Pentoxifylline and Zinc Co-administration in Patients With Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2021-12-14
- Last Posted Date
- 2022-01-03
- Lead Sponsor
- Arak University of Medical Sciences
- Target Recruit Count
- 140
- Registration Number
- NCT05156684
Efficacy of Subcutaneous Ivermectin With or Without Zinc in COVID-19 Patients
- First Posted Date
- 2020-07-15
- Last Posted Date
- 2021-02-17
- Lead Sponsor
- Sohaib Ashraf
- Target Recruit Count
- 180
- Registration Number
- NCT04472585
- Locations
- π΅π°
Ali Clinic, Lahore, MA, Pakistan
π΅π°Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
The Study of Quadruple Therapy Zinc, Quercetin, Bromelain and Vitamin C on the Clinical Outcomes of Patients Infected With COVID-19
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2020-07-13
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-07-13
- Lead Sponsor
- Ministry of Health, Saudi Arabia
- Target Recruit Count
- 60
- Registration Number
- NCT04468139
- Locations
- πΈπ¦
Ministry of health.First health cluster ,Riaydh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Zinc With Chloroquine/Hydroxychloroquine in Treatment of COVID-19
- First Posted Date
- 2020-06-25
- Last Posted Date
- 2022-04-01
- Lead Sponsor
- Tanta University
- Target Recruit Count
- 191
- Registration Number
- NCT04447534
- Locations
- πͺπ¬
Tanta university hospital, Assuit University, Ainshams University, Tanta, Egypt
A Preventive Treatment for Migrant Workers at High-risk of COVID-19
- Conditions
- Interventions
- First Posted Date
- 2020-06-24
- Last Posted Date
- 2020-10-19
- Lead Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
- Target Recruit Count
- 4257
- Registration Number
- NCT04446104
- Locations
- πΈπ¬
Tuas South Dormitory, Singapore, Singapore
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