Acnosis

Acnosis Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Zinc gluconate is a zinc salt of gluconic acid comprised of two gluconic acid molecules for each zinc cation (2+). Zinc gluconate is a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) substance by FDA . It is available as a trace mineral supplement and over the counter as a lozenge form for a reduced duration of common colds and with decreased symptom severity.

Although it has been nasally administered for treating the common cold, this route of administration has been associated with some cases of anosmia , , , .

Studies show that zinc may be better absorbed in humans in the gluconate form , , however, results from other studies may vary , [L27280].

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Trade Name	Acnosis
Generic	Alpha Lipoic Acid + Chromium Polynicotinate + Myo-inositol / Inositol + N Acetylcysteine + Zinc Gluconate + Vitamin D3 / Cholecalciferol
Weight	200mg
Type	Tablet
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer	General Medicine Therapeutics Pvt Ltd
Available Country	India
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Zinc gluconate is an ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins.

Zinc gluconate is mainly indicated in conditions like zinc deficiency, and can also be administered in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in diarrhea .

Acnosis is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Zinc Deficiency

How Acnosis works

Although the mechanism of action is not completely known, zinc supplementation may be used to increase immunity against viruses or may interfere with the replication of certain viruses, such as the human papillomavirus (HPV) .

Toxicity

Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and mouth irritation have been reported in patients ingesting zinc gluconate tablets that were dissolved in the mouth for management the common cold .

Zinc crosses the placenta and is found the cord blood and placenta. Fetal concentrations are regulated by the placenta .

For more information, refer to Please refer to DrugBank entry Zinc.

Acute: 1290 mg/kg in mouse