# Zinc Sulphate Dispersible Tablets IP 20mg

**Group:** Supplement/Vitamin/Mineral  ·  **Pack:** 10's  ·  **MRP:** ₹9.38  ·  **Status:** Available  ·  **Drug code:** 2143

**Availability:** Listed on the Government of India Jan Aushadhi (PMBI) platform as a low-cost generic.

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## India standard (CDSCO / Jan Aushadhi context)

### Overview

Zinc sulphate dispersible tablets are used mainly alongside ORS in childhood diarrhoea, and otherwise to correct zinc deficiency.

### Recommendations

- For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
- Disperse the tablet in a little clean water or breast milk as the pack directs.
- Use it with, not instead of, ORS during diarrhoea.

### Do's

- Follow the advised course length for diarrhoea in children.
- Store away from children in a dry place.
- Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

### Don'ts

- Do not treat it as a general tonic.
- Do not exceed the stated amount - excess zinc causes stomach upset.
- Do not skip medical review for persistent diarrhoea.

### Others

A standard part of India’s childhood diarrhoea management alongside ORS.

## Europe standard (EMA / typical EU practice)

### Overview

Zinc sulphate dispersible tablets are used mainly alongside ORS in childhood diarrhoea, and otherwise to correct zinc deficiency.

### Recommendations

- For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
- Disperse the tablet in a little clean water or breast milk as the pack directs.
- Use it with, not instead of, ORS during diarrhoea.

### Do's

- Follow the advised course length for diarrhoea in children.
- Store away from children in a dry place.
- Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

### Don'ts

- Do not treat it as a general tonic.
- Do not exceed the stated amount - excess zinc causes stomach upset.
- Do not skip medical review for persistent diarrhoea.

### Others

Used similarly in Europe where prescribed; routine zinc for diarrhoea is more of a developing-region protocol.

## USA standard (FDA / typical US practice)

### Overview

Zinc sulphate dispersible tablets are used mainly alongside ORS in childhood diarrhoea, and otherwise to correct zinc deficiency.

### Recommendations

- For the correct dose and duration, connect with the relevant medical authority or your doctor. Do not change the dose yourself.
- Disperse the tablet in a little clean water or breast milk as the pack directs.
- Use it with, not instead of, ORS during diarrhoea.

### Do's

- Follow the advised course length for diarrhoea in children.
- Store away from children in a dry place.
- Confirm the medicine, form, and dose with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

### Don'ts

- Do not treat it as a general tonic.
- Do not exceed the stated amount - excess zinc causes stomach upset.
- Do not skip medical review for persistent diarrhoea.

### Others

Available as a supplement in the USA; the routine diarrhoea protocol is again mainly a WHO/developing-region practice.

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AI summaries by Claude Opus 4.8, updated 2026-08-17. Catalogue source: Jan Aushadhi Product Portfolio (PMBI).

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