Zinc Sulphate: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Zinc Sulphate is a zinc supplement. It is used for diarrhoea in children (with ORS), zinc deficiency and support for wound healing. In Pakistan it is available as tablets, syrup, sachets and capsules, made by 16 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Zinc Sulphate works
Zinc helps repair the gut lining and supports the immune system.
What is Zinc Sulphate used for?
- Diarrhoea in children (with ORS)
- Zinc deficiency
- Support for wound healing
Zinc Sulphate is given with oral rehydration solution to children with diarrhoea to shorten the illness and lower the chance of it returning. It is also used to correct zinc deficiency.
Side effects of Zinc Sulphate
Common side effects of Zinc Sulphate include:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Metallic taste
Seek advice if vomiting is severe.
Precautions and warnings
- For diarrhoea in children, give it for the full 10 to 14 days advised.
- Keep a gap between zinc and iron or some antibiotics.
Frequently asked questions about Zinc Sulphate
What is the price of Zinc Sulphate in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Zinc Sulphate products currently in stock range from Rs 118 to Rs 1,300 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Diazinc 60ml Syrup at Rs 118. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Zinc Sulphate are available in Pakistan?
Zinc Sulphate is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Osiris (Sami Pharma Ltd), Nutrifactor (Nutrifactor), Zincol (Tabros Pharma), Zinplex (Neutro Pharma), Zincday (Barrett Hodgson Pakistan Ltd), Bio (Bio Life Malaysia), Diazinc (Searle Momentum Nazim) and Orazinc (Amson Farmaco Biologic), along with 3 more brands listed below.Do I need a prescription for Zinc Sulphate?
Zinc Sulphate is generally available without a prescription. Read the leaflet before use and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure, especially for children, during pregnancy, or if you take other medicines.
Zinc Sulphate brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 20+ products containing Zinc Sulphate from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
