Orotate Zinc
Orotate Zinc Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Zinc, a major mineral, plays a part in almost all the body's cellular and enzymatic processes. Its bioavailability and digestive assimilation increases significantly when bound to orotic acid. An essential component of over 80 enzymes, it plays a role in all metabolism and has a specific antioxidant, anti-free radical action.
Trade Name | Orotate Zinc |
Generic | Zinc Orotate |
Zinc Orotate Other Names | Orotate zinc, Zinc diorotate, Zinc orotate |
Type | |
Formula | C10H6N4O8Zn |
Weight | Average: 375.56 Monoisotopic: 373.947705 |
Groups | Experimental |
Therapeutic Class | Specific mineral preparations |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Oral zinc therapy is used for zinc deficiency and/or zinc losing conditions like- Hair loss, Skin rashes, Major depression, Loss of smell, taste and memory, White spots on the fingernails, Increased susceptibility to infection, Loss of activity of growth hormone (GH), Visual impairment, fingernails, Diarrhea, Male infertility, Sickle cell anemia, Delayed wound healing, Type-2 diabetes.
Orotate Zinc is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Zinc Deficiency
Dosage
Orotate Zinc dosage
Adults: One tablet twice daily with meal.
Side Effects
Zinc might cause nausea, vomiting, metallic taste and stomach upset etc.
Precaution
Patients with diabetes & acute renal failure should use zinc products cautiously.
Interaction
Concomitant intake of tetracycline, quinolone and penicillamine along with zinc may decrease the absorption of both drugs.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use
It should be used in pregnant or lactating mother after consultation with a health care professional.
Acute Overdose
Taking doses higher than 40 mg (elemental zinc) daily might cause fever, cough, upset stomach.
Storage Condition
Store in a cool and dry place, away from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
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