Generic Name: zinc acetate (ZINK AS e tate)
Brand Names: Galzin
What is zinc acetate?
Zinc is a naturally occurring mineral. Zinc is important for growth and for the development and health of body tissues.
Zinc acetate is used to treat and to prevent zinc deficiency.
Zinc acetate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about zinc acetate?
Before using zinc acetate, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider. You may not be able to use zinc acetate if you have certain medical conditions.
Avoid taking this medication with foods that are high in calcium or phosphorus, which can make it harder for your body to absorb zinc acetate. Foods high in calcium or phosphorus include milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, dried beans or peas, lentils, nuts, peanut butter, beer, cola soft drinks, and hot cocoa.
Zinc acetate can make certain antibiotics less effective. Tell your doctor about all other medications you are using before you start taking zinc acetate.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking zinc acetate?
Before using zinc acetate, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, herbalist, or other healthcare provider. You may not be able to use zinc acetate if you have certain medical conditions.
It is not known whether zinc acetate will harm an unborn baby. Do not take zinc acetate without telling your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether zinc acetate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take zinc acetate?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Take zinc acetate with a full glass of water. Take zinc acetate with food if it upsets your stomach.
Your healthcare provider may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from zinc acetate. The recommended dietary allowance of zinc acetate increases with age. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions. You may also consult the National Academy of Sciences "Dietary Reference Intake" or the U.S. Department of Agriculture's "Dietary Reference Intake" (formerly "Recommended Daily Allowances" or RDA) listings for more information.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
See also: Zinc acetate dosage (in more detail)
What happens if I miss a dose?
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Overdose symptoms may include nausea, severe vomiting, dehydration, and restlessness.
What should I avoid while taking zinc acetate?
Avoid taking this medication with foods that are high in calcium or phosphorus, which can make it harder for your body to absorb zinc acetate. Foods high in calcium or phosphorus include milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, dried beans or peas, lentils, nuts, peanut butter, beer, cola soft drinks, and hot cocoa.
Zinc acetate side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Less serious side effects may include:
nausea; or
upset stomach.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Zinc acetate Dosing Information
Usual Adult Dose for Wilson's Disease:
Maintenance (following initial chelation therapy):
50 mg orally 3 times a day on an empty stomach. All doses should be administered at least one hour before or two to three hours after consumption of any food and beverage other than water.,
Usual Pediatric Dose for Zinc Deficiency:
Clinical response may not occur for up to 6 to 8 weeks
RDA: Oral:
Neonates and Infants less than 12 months: 5 mg elemental zinc/day
Children 1 to 10 years: 10 mg elemental zinc/day
Children less than or equal to 11 years and adults: Male: 15 mg elemental zinc/day Female: 12 mg elemental zinc/day
Zinc deficiency: Oral:
Infants and children: 0.5 to 1 mg elemental zinc/kg/day divided 1 to 3 times/day; larger doses may be needed if impaired intestinal absorption or an excessive loss of zinc (e.g., excessive, prolonged diarrhea)
Supplement to parenteral nutrition solutions (clinical response may not occur for up to 6-8 weeks): IV (all doses are mcg or mg of elemental zinc):
Premature Infants: 400 mcg/kg/day
Term Infants less than 3 months: 300 mcg/kg/day
Infants greater than or equal to 3 months and children less than or equal to 5 years: 100 mcg/kg/day (maximum: 5 mg/day)
Children greater than 5 years and adolescents: 2.5 to 5 mg/day
Usual Pediatric Dose for Wilson's Disease:
Zinc acetate is not indicated for the initial treatment of Wilson's disease but for maintenance after initial therapy with a chelating agent (approximately 4-6 months).
Maintenance treatment of Wilson's disease: Zinc acetate: Dose is in mg elemental zinc: Note: Indicated for initial treatment of Wilson's disease in asymptomatic or presymptomatic patients or for maintenance after initial therapy with a chelating agent (approximately 1 to 5 years).
Children 5 to 18 years:
less than 50 kg: 25 mg/dose 3 times/day
greater than or equal to 50 kg: 50 mg/dose 3 times/day
What other drugs will affect zinc acetate?
The following drugs can interact with or be made less effective by zinc acetate. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these:
a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
methyltestosterone (Android, Methitest, Oreton);
penicillamine (Cuprimine, Depen);
risedronate (Actonel);
a tetracycline antibiotic such as demeclocycline (Declomycin), doxycycline (Adoxa, Doryx, Oracea, Vibramycin), minocycline (Dynacin, Minocin, Solodyn, Vectrin), or tetracycline (Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap); or
an antibiotic such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro), ofloxacin (Floxin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), levofloxacin (Levaquin), and others.
This list is not complete and other drugs may interact with zinc acetate. Tell your healthcare provider about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
More zinc acetate resources
- Zinc acetate Dosage
- Zinc acetate Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Zinc acetate Drug Interactions
- Zinc acetate Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Zinc acetate - Add your own review/rating
- Zinc Acetate MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Galzin Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Galzin Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
Compare zinc acetate with other medications
- Wilson's Disease
- Zinc Deficiency
Where can I get more information?
- Your pharmacist can provide more information about zinc acetate.
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