Zinc Gluconate

ATC Code A12CB02

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

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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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