Zinc Chloride, Preservative Free 1 mg / mL Injection 10 mL, 25/Case
- Medex SKU:
- PFZ-00409409001
- Packing Info:
- 25/Case
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- 3 - 5 Business Days
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Description
Key Features
Active Ingredient: Zinc Chloride, which provides zinc (Zn2+) ions.
Concentration: The product is a concentrated solution with a strength of 1 mg/mL of zinc. It is available in a 10 mL single-dose vial.
Mechanism of Action: Zinc is an essential trace element and a cofactor for over 70 enzymes in the body. These enzymes are involved in numerous metabolic processes. Zinc is critical for protein and DNA synthesis, wound healing, normal growth rates, and a properly functioning immune system.
Important Safety Note: This is a concentrated solution and must be diluted in a large volume of intravenous fluid before administration. Direct injection of the undiluted solution can cause severe tissue irritation.
Uses
Zinc Chloride Injection is used as a nutritional supplement. Its primary indication is:
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN): It is used as an additive to intravenous solutions for TPN. This helps to maintain normal serum zinc levels and prevent zinc deficiency in patients who cannot receive adequate nutrition orally or enterally.