About zinc l carnosine
Zinc-carnosine mucosal protectant
Used for
- May help protect the stomach lining and support healing of stomach ulcers.
- Sometimes used for gastritis or other stomach-lining irritation; evidence and approvals vary.
Usual adult dose
Common studied dose: 75 mg by mouth twice daily; liquid dosing depends on the amount of zinc-carnosine per measured volume.
Common side effects
- Nausea or stomach discomfort
- Constipation or diarrhea
- Headache
- Unpleasant taste
Important warnings
- Long-term or high-dose use may cause copper deficiency.
- Separate from certain antibiotics and thyroid medicine, as zinc can reduce absorption.
- The product’s zinc-carnosine amount per dose may differ from the listed total ingredient weight.
Pregnancy
Safety is not well established; medicinal use should be clinician-directed.
Breastfeeding
Safety is not well established; medicinal use should be clinician-directed.
Interactions
- Quinolone and tetracycline antibiotics: zinc can reduce absorption.
- Levothyroxine: zinc can reduce absorption.
- Penicillamine: zinc can reduce absorption.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.