Zinc Sulfate
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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum.
Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5 mcg/kg/day accumulate aluminum at levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity. Tissue loading may occur at even lower rates of administration.
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Uses
Concentrated Zinc Sulfate Injection, USP is indicated for use as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for TPN. Administration helps to maintain plasma levels and to prevent depletion of endogenous stores.
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Other Information
Concentrated Zinc Sulfate Injection, USP is a sterile, non-pyrogenic solution intended for use as an additive to solutions for Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Each mL contains Zinc Sulfate (Anhydrous) 12.32 mg, Water for Injection q.s. pH adjusted with Sulfuric Acid. It contains no preservatives. Discard unused portion. It delivers elemental zinc 5 mg per mL.
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Zinc Sulfate Manufacturers
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American Regent, Inc.
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Zinc Sulfate | American Regent, Inc.
Concentrated Zinc Sulfate Injection, USP provides 5 mg zinc/mL. For metabolically stable adults receiving TPN, the suggested intravenous dosage is 2.5 to 4 mg zinc/day. An additional 2 mg zinc/day is suggested for acute catabolic states. For the stable adult with fluid loss from the small bowel, an additional 12.2 mg zinc/liter of small bowel fluid lost, or an additional 17.1 mg zinc/kg of stool or ileostomy output is recommended. Frequent monitoring of zinc blood levels is suggested for patients receiving more than the usual maintenance dosage level of zinc.
For full term infants and children up to 5 years of age, 100 mcg zinc/kg/day is recommended. For premature infants (birth weight less than 1500 g) up to 3 kg in body weight, 300 mcg zinc/kg/day is suggested.
Aseptic addition of Concentrated Zinc Sulfate Injection, USP to the TPN solution under a laminar flow hood is recommended. Zinc is physically compatible with the electrolytes and vitamins usually present in the amino acid/dextrose solution used for TPN.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration, whenever solution and container permit.
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American Regent, Inc.
Zinc Sulfate | American Regent, Inc.
Zinc Sulfate Injection, USP provides 1 mg zinc/mL. For metabolically stable adults receiving TPN, the suggested intravenous dosage is 2.5 to 4 mg zinc/day. An additional 2 mg zinc/day is suggested for acute catabolic states. For the stable adult with fluid loss from the small bowel, an additional 12.2 mg zinc/liter of small bowel fluid lost, or an additional 17.1 mg zinc/kg of stool or ileostomy output is recommended. Frequent monitoring of zinc blood levels is suggested for patients receiving more than the usual maintenance dosage level of zinc.
For full term infants and children up to 5 years of age, 100 mcg zinc/kg/day is recommended. For premature infants (birth weight less than 1500 g) up to 3 kg in body weight, 300 mcg zinc/kg/day is suggested.
Aseptic addition of Zinc Sulfate Injection, USP to the TPN solution under a laminar flow hood is recommended. Zinc is physically compatible with the electrolytes and vitamins usually present in the amino acid/dextrose solution used for TPN.
Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration, whenever solution and container permit.
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