Zinc tablets | Zinc in the human body

Zinc tablets

A balanced diet, which includes the intake of zinc-containing foods, is usually sufficient to consume the recommended daily amount of zinc. Zinc is not only contained in animal products, but also in a variety of vegetable products. A zinc deficiency should first be compensated for through diet.

Some concerning of metabolic illnesses such as diabetes or liver diseases, as well as humans, who are gotten sick at cancer or which are nourished artificially, cannot take enough zinc to itself. Here there is the possibility to support the sufficient zinc intake with the help of tablets. Zinc tablets are available in pharmacies and drugstores.

The problem with this is that there are no standardized zinc preparations and zinc can sometimes be overdosed. An overdose of zinc can lead to gastrointestinal complaints. In addition, zinc interacts with other medicines and can reduce their effect or increase side effects. A supply of zinc via tablets should be discussed with the doctor, and the recommended maximum daily intake should not be exceeded.

Zinc paste dressing

A zinc paste bandage is a compression bandage for injured limbs and joints. Tight or elastic bandages are coated with a glue made of zinc oxide, water and binder and wrapped tightly around the affected injury. The bandage has a cooling and decongesting effect.

Zinc paste bandages are used for sprains, bruises, contusions and other injuries associated with swelling. The patient can put on a bandage or have one put on by himself. A doctor should be consulted if the injury is more serious. Once the swelling has subsided, the bandage should be changed and regularly renewed until it has healed completely. If the swelling does not subside, or if severe pain or redness persists, a doctor should be consulted

Zinc Spray

In the veterinary medicine there is for the Wundversorgung also the possibility of using the active substance zinc oxide as spray. Besides zinc oxide, zinc sprays contain other substances that support wound healing and soothe irritated skin. It can be applied to dogs, cats and horses. An application of zinc spray in human medicine is not common.