ZINC SULPHATE
Zinc
Strength20 mg
Formoral.solid
Not established by WHO for adult gastroenteritis; adult dietary supplement dosing is typically 15-50 mg daily of elemental zinc. x 10-14 days
(10 mg/day under 6 months, 20 mg/day from 6 months, for 10-14 days)
| Under 6 months: | 10 mg daily for 10 to 14 days |
|---|---|
| 6 months and over: | 20 mg daily for 10 to 14 days |
DailyMed Zinc Sulfate Tablet / Supplement Package Insert (DailyMed, NLM)
Zinc supplementation supports gut mucosal repair and immune function during and after diarrheal illness; recommended by WHO as a companion to oral rehydration to shorten the episode and reduce recurrence, not as a substitute for fluids.
- Give full 10-14 day course even after diarrhea stops.
- May cause mild nausea or abdominal discomfort.
- Zinc sulphate is a WHO recommended adjunct that reduces duration and severity.
| Egyptian brand | Manufacturer | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|
| ZINCOSAFE 11 MG 100 CAPS.? strength differs | SAFE PHARMA | 50.00 EGP (0.50/unit) |
| ZINC STRONG 20 CAPS.? strength differs | NAPCO | 29.00 EGP (1.45/unit) |
| ARABZINC 50 MG 30 TABS.? strength differs | ARAB CAPS > KMT PHARMA | 45.00 EGP (1.50/unit) |
| GREEN & LEAN ZINC 50 MG 30 CAPS.? strength differs | > ALTONA HEALTH | 48.00 EGP (1.60/unit) |
| MONO ZINC 20 F.C. TABS.? strength differs | ARAB CAPS > BIOMEDA | 41.25 EGP (2.06/unit) |
| ALL ONE ZINC 50 MG 30 TABS.? strength differs | MOZN PHARMACEUTICAL | 80.00 EGP (2.67/unit) |
| OCTOZINC 25 MG 100*10 CAPS.? strength differs | OCTOBER PHARMA | 850.00 EGP (85.00/unit) |
| ZINC PICOLINATE 50 MG 120 VEG. CAPS. (NOW)? strength differs | NOW FOODS > SOFICOPHARM | 1300.00 EGP |
| ZINC SULFATE 10MG/5ML POWDER FOR SYRUP? strength differs? different route - not oral solid | CID | 5.00 EGP |
| ZINC-SEDICO 10MG/5ML PD. FOR ORAL SOL.? strength differs? different route - not oral solid | SEDICO | 7.00 EGP |