Zinc Sulfate
Zinc sulfate is an inorganic zinc salt used as an oral zinc supplement to treat and prevent zinc deficiency states, supporting wound healing, immune function, growth, and taste/smell sensation. It has been investigated in numerous conditions including the common cold (intranasal zinc), age-related macular degeneration (AREDS formulation), and Wilson's disease as an alternative zinc source for copper absorption inhibition. Topical zinc sulfate has mild astringent and antimicrobial properties used in ophthalmic solutions.
Molecular Weight
161.4000 g/mol
TPSA
88.60 Ų
Therapeutic Areas
Mechanism of Action
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Pharmacokinetics (PK)
Pharmacodynamics (PD)
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
2D Structure
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SMILES
O=S(=O)([O-])[O-].[Zn+2]
InChI
InChI=1S/H2O4S.Zn/c1-5(2,3)4;/h(H2,1,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
Molecular Formula
O4SZn
HBD / HBA
- / 4
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
No targets recorded
Target interaction data is not yet available for this drug.
No interactions recorded
Drug interaction data is not yet available for this compound.
No side effects recorded
Side effect data is not yet available for this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
Zinc sulfate is an inorganic zinc salt used as an oral zinc supplement to treat and prevent zinc deficiency states, supporting wound healing, immune function, growth, and taste/smell sensation. It has been investigated in numerous conditions including the common cold (intranasal zinc), age-related macular degeneration (AREDS formulation), and Wilson's disease as an alternative zinc source for copper absorption inhibition. Topical zinc sulfate has mild astringent and antimicrobial properties used in ophthalmic solutions.
Applied directly to the skin or mucous membranes, where it exerts its therapeutic effect locally at the site of application with minimal systemic absorption.
Yes, Zinc Sulfate is an approved drug. It has reached clinical phase 4. It is classified as a Small molecule.
References & Data Sources
- ChEMBL — European Bioinformatics Institute (EBI). CHEMBL1200929. Open-access bioactivity database.
- PubChem — National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI). CID 24424. Chemical information database.
Data aggregated from publicly available pharmacological databases. Last updated 2026-03-28.
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