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Zinc Acetate (Oral)
Treats Wilson's disease (a disease in which too much copper builds up in the body)
Brand Names:
Galzin
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to zinc
Uses:
Capsule
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Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often.
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It is best to take this medicine on an empty stomach with plain water, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. If the morning dose of this medicine upsets your stomach, try taking it between breakfast and lunch.
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Swallow the capsules whole. Do not crush, open, or chew.
If a dose is missed:
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Use the missed dose as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for your next dose.
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Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
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You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
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Store the capsules at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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Your doctor may tell you to avoid eating foods that are high in copper. Some of these foods are liver, pork, tofu, shellfish, nuts, dried beans, mushrooms, broccoli, avocado, cocoa, and chocolate. Some instant breakfast drinks and cereals may contain copper. Read the package labels or ask your doctor if you have questions.
Warnings:
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may tell you to stop breastfeeding while using this medicine, because you may give the medicine to your baby through breastmilk.
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This medicine helps your body get rid of excess copper. It is important that you use this medicine on a regular schedule as your doctor ordered. Do not skip doses or stop using the medicine unless your doctor tells you to. Too much copper in your body can damage your liver, brain, or other organs.
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You will need to have your blood and urine tested regularly to make sure the medicine is working. Keep all appointments your doctor makes for you.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Sharp or severe stomach pain
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Upset stomach, mild heartburn
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