Zinc Citrate

Category: mineral

Pharmacological Mechanism

Zinc chelated to citrate. Bioavailability comparable to zinc gluconate (~20–25%); preferred form in some lozenge formulations for upper respiratory infections. ~31% elemental Zn by weight.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 25mg (Range: 15 - 50 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• respiratory