Zinc Sulfate

A compound given in the treatment of conditions associated with zinc deficiency such as acrodermatitis enteropathica. Externally, zinc sulfate is used as an astringent in lotions and eye drops. (Reynolds JEF(Ed): Martindale: The Extra Pharmacopoeia (electronic version). Micromedex, Inc, Englewood, CO, 1995)

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1.	Duan, Xuanchu: 3 articles (07/2014 - 03/2004)
2.	Sharquie, Khalifa E: 3 articles (10/2008 - 07/2006)
3.	Rudolf, Emil: 3 articles (01/2008 - 01/2005)
4.	Sangthawan, Duangjai: 2 articles (01/2015 - 01/2013)
5.	Phungrassami, Temsak: 2 articles (01/2015 - 01/2013)
6.	Sinkitjarurnchai, Wattana: 2 articles (01/2015 - 01/2013)
7.	Iraji, Fariba: 2 articles (01/2012 - 01/2004)
8.	Yaghoobi, Reza: 2 articles (01/2011 - 04/2009)
9.	Najim, Rafid A: 2 articles (05/2008 - 07/2006)
10.	Cervinka, Miroslav: 2 articles (01/2008 - 01/2005)

Related Diseases

1.	Pruritus (Itching) 08/01/2015 - "Our findings demonstrated that oral zinc sulfate (220 mg/d) during four weeks treatment might be safe and effective in discontinuation of uremic pruritus, but it was not significant. " 12/01/1987 - "Oral zinc sulfate, 445 mg daily for two months, relieved pruritus subjectively in 53% of the patients. " 08/01/2015 - "Objective of the study was to confirm efficacy and safety of oral zinc sulfate in pruritus of hemodialytic patients A pilot randomized, triple-blind study was conducted to evaluate the pruritus of hemodialytic patients. " 08/01/2015 - "Comparison of the efficacy and safety of zinc sulfate vs. placebo in the treatment of pruritus of hemodialytic patients: a pilot randomized, triple-blind study." 08/01/2015 - "Improvement of uremic pruritus has been reported under short-term administration of oral zinc sulfate. "
2.	Mucositis 01/01/2004 - "Zinc sulfate is beneficial in decreasing the severity of radiation-induced mucositis and oral discomfort. " 07/01/2012 - "Some studies have evaluated the effect of zinc sulfate on mucositis. " 01/01/2004 - "Zinc sulfate in the prevention of radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis: a prospective, placebo-controlled, randomized study." 07/01/2012 - "It can be concluded that zinc sulfate might decrease the intensity of mucositis." 07/01/2012 - "The incidence of grade 3 mucositis was lower in the zinc sulfate group. "
3.	Cutaneous Leishmaniasis 01/01/2004 - "Zinc sulfate (ZS) has been reported to be effective in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis. " 01/01/2005 - "Intralesional injection of 2% zinc sulfate solution in the treatment of acute old world cutaneous leishmaniasis: a randomized, double-blind, controlled clinical trial." 01/01/2011 - "The purpose of this study was to investigate comparison between oral zinc sulfate and meglumine antimoniate in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL). " 03/01/2012 - "Comparison of the effect of intralesional 2% zinc sulfate injection with Glucantime in treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis. " 03/01/2012 - "Comparison of intralesional two percent zinc sulfate and glucantime injection in treatment of acute cutaneous leishmaniasis."
4.	Warts (Wart) 06/01/2011 - "Oral zinc sulfate was found to be a good option in the treatment of viral warts, as it was safe and effective without important side-effects." 10/01/2014 - "Zinc sulfate is beneficial in the treatment of epithelial warts. " 06/01/2011 - "Recent studies show that oral zinc sulfate could be effective in the treatment of viral warts. " 10/01/2014 - "We conducted this study to compare the efficacy of combination therapy of oral zinc sulfate with conventional treatments in the treatment of vulvar warts. " 06/01/2011 - "Oral zinc sulfate treatment for viral warts: an open-label study."
5.	Cysts 05/01/1981 - "However, the zinc sulfate procedure was more effective for the detection of protozoan cysts, Hymenolepis nana, and hookworm eggs. " 10/01/2010 - "Samples were analyzed by the centrifugal-flotation method with zinc sulfate and parasites were identified microscopically based on (oo)cyst and egg size and morphology. " 01/01/2010 - "A total of 10,672 fecal samples were collected and analyzed for the presence of Giardia cysts using zinc sulfate flotation. " 06/01/2008 - "Samples were analyzed by the centrifugal-flotation method with zinc sulfate and parasites were identified microscopically based on (oo)cyst size and morphology. " 12/01/2003 - "Hatch in cyst wall and egg rinsate, and egg homogenate, was greater (alpha = 0.05) than hatch in sterile distilled water; however, it was not different from hatch in zinc sulfate according to Dunnett's test. "

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1.	Zinc
2.	meglumine antimoniate
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4.	Clobetasol (Clobetasol Propionate)
5.	hydroquinone (Black and White)
6.	Albendazole (Albenza)
7.	Triamcinolone Acetonide (Azmacort)
8.	Podophyllin
9.	Naproxen (Naprosyn)
10.	imiquimod (Aldara)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
2.	Intralesional Injections
3.	Aftercare (After-Treatment)
4.	Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
5.	Cryotherapy (Therapy, Cold)