MedicinePOM

Zinc Sulphate

Injectable zinc for intravenous feeding.

Clinical information

Common uses

zinc source in parenteral nutrition
when oral or tube feeding is not possible

Cautions

long-term use can cause copper deficiency
aluminium toxicity risk with kidney impairment, incl. preterm infants
blood chemistry monitored throughout treatment
stop if allergic reaction

Pregnancy: recommended doses not expected to cause harm

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, zinc sulfate injection label, setid 49698d00-f44b-4b1f-ae34-6b9067911757 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations3

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Zinc Sulphate	Tablet	50 mg	—	POM
Zinc Sulphate	Oral Liquid	10mg /5 ml	—	POM
Zinc Sulphate	Tablet	20mg	—	POM