Pronunciation: zink AS-e-tate
Generic Name: Zinc Acetate
Brand Name: Galzin
Galzin is used for:
Treating Wilson disease in certain patients. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Galzin is a mineral. It works by blocking copper from being absorbed into the body.
Do NOT use Galzin if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Galzin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Galzin:
Some medical conditions may interact with Galzin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Galzin.
Ask your health care provider if Galzin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Galzin:
Use Galzin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Galzin by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 to 3 hours after eating.
- Swallow Galzin whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- If you take eltrombopag, a quinolone antibiotic (eg, levofloxacin), or a tetracycline antibiotic (eg, doxycycline), ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Galzin.
- If you miss a dose of Galzin, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Galzin.
Important safety information:
- Do NOT take more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- Lab tests, including copper levels and liver function tests, may be performed while you use Galzin. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
- Galzin should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 10 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children has not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Galzin while you are pregnant. Galzin is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Galzin.
Possible side effects of Galzin:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Nausea; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe vomiting; unusual restlessness; very dry mouth, eyes, or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Galzin side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include severe vomiting.
Proper storage of Galzin:
Store Galzin at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Galzin out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Galzin, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Galzin is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Galzin. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Galzin resources
- Galzin Side Effects (in more detail)
- Galzin Dosage
- Galzin Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Drug Images
- Galzin Drug Interactions
- Galzin Support Group
- 0 Reviews for Galzin - Add your own review/rating
- Galzin Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Galzin Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Galzin Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
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