Zinc sulfate generic name?

What is the generic name for zinc sulfate?

Zinc sulfate’s generic name is simply “zinc sulfate.” It’s the active ingredient used in oral supplements and some topical formulations, typically written as zinc sulfate (often as zinc sulfate monohydrate in product labeling).

What salt form might you see on labels?

You may see variations such as zinc sulfate monohydrate. These are still zinc sulfate as the active ingredient, just with a different hydration form.

How is zinc sulfate written in prescriptions?

In prescriptions and medication databases, it’s typically listed as zinc sulfate (sometimes with strength, such as “220 mg” or “50 mg elemental zinc,” depending on how the product is labeled).

Is “zinc sulfate” the same as “elemental zinc”?

Not exactly. “Zinc sulfate” is the compound; “elemental zinc” is the amount of zinc within that compound. Labels sometimes express strength as elemental zinc, which can change the number shown even though the ingredient is zinc sulfate.