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
Zinc and Pneumonia Protocol
- Conditions
- First Posted Date
- 2005-08-23
- Last Posted Date
- 2019-01-29
- Target Recruit Count
- 600
- Registration Number
- NCT00133432
- Locations
- 🇹🇿
Muhimbili University, College of Health Sciences, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial (RPCT) of Maize/Zinc in Guatemala
- First Posted Date
- 2004-12-06
- Last Posted Date
- 2013-12-17
- Target Recruit Count
- 420
- Registration Number
- NCT00098202
- Locations
- 🇬🇹
Community, Comalapa, Guatemala
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