Zinc Gluconate
Zinc Gluconate
Definition
A nutritional supplement containing the zinc salt form of gluconic acid for the purpose of providing zinc. As an essential trace element, zinc is of key importance in many biological processes, acts as an antioxidant and strengthens the immune system. 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).
Also known as Bis(D-Gluconato-O1,O2) Zinc, Zinc D-Gluconate (1:2), ZINC GLUCONATE — per NCIT
Also identified as
- ATC A12CB02 per RXNORM
- NCIT NCIT:C84248 per NCIT
- SCTID 111039007 per RXNORM
- SCTID 420444000 per RXNORM
- UNII U6WSN5SQ1Z per RXNORM
Indications
| Disease | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Common cold | may treat | MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work) |
Organ Effects
| Organ | Side effect / interaction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Chordate pharynx | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nasopharynx | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
| Neck | may treat a disease of this organ | DERIVED · CC BY 4.0 |
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