Galzin

Itching, Exanthema, Exanthema + 7 more
Treatment
3 FDA approvals
3 Active Studies for Galzin

What is Galzin

Zinc acetateThe Generic name of this drug
Tecnu Calagelis the brand name
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Galzin Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Tecnu Calagel
Zinc acetate
1992
2

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Zinc acetate, otherwise called Tecnu Calagel, is approved by the FDA for 3 uses which include Pruritus and Skin Irritation .
Pruritus
Skin Irritation
Itching

Effectiveness

How Galzin Affects PatientsZinc is an important mineral for many bodily functions. It helps with the activity of enzymes, immune system, wound healing, protein and DNA production, and cell division. It is also essential for a healthy sense of taste and smell, and is important for growth and development. Some studies suggest that zinc can act as an antioxidant, protecting the body from aging, and can help speed up the healing process. Zinc taken in low amounts has been found to be an effective antimicrobial agent. Taking zinc supplements in the form of lozenges or syrup within 24 hours of cold symptoms may shorten the length of a cold. People with skin ul
How Galzin works in the bodyZinc has three main roles: catalytic, structural, and regulatory. It helps build proteins that are responsible for cell signaling, and it works as a protective antioxidant. Zinc also helps to regulate the body's immune response. It can increase production of antibodies and reduce inflammation. Zinc deficiency can lead to decreased activity of T-helper cells, which are responsible for killing bacteria and viruses. Studies have also shown that zinc can help reduce levels of acne-causing bacteria, as well as reduce inflammation associated with acne. The exact mechanism of action is not well understood.

When to interrupt dosage

The advised dose of Galzin is contingent upon the diagnosed affliction, for example Exanthema, Pain and Exanthema. The amount of dosing depends on the delivery approach outlined in the table beneath.
Condition
Dosage
Administration
Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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oozing and weeping
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Optic Atrophy, Autosomal Dominant
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Itching
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Skin Irritation
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Pain
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Exanthema
, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0001 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.001 mL/mL, 1.2 mg/mL, 0.000001 mL/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.0035 mg/mg, 0.001 mg/mL, 7.5 mg/mL, 0.882 mg/mL, 0.015 mg/mg, 0.15 mg/mg, 0.1 mg/mg, 0.0076 mg/mg, 0.000001 units/mg, 0.1 %, 0.1 mg/mL, 50.0 mg, 25.0 mg, 5.31 mg/mL, 0.0025 mg/mg, 0.00215 mg/mg, 2.15 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.0284 mg/mg, 0.012 mg/mg, 882.0 mg/mL, 7.6 mg/mL, 0.02 mL/mL, 0.0075 mg/mg, 100000.0 mg/mL, 0.002 mg/mg, 0.01 mg/mg, 0.015 mg/mL, 5.5 mg
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Warnings

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Galzin.
Common Galzin Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Deferasirox
Major
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Deferasirox resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Raltegravir
Major
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Raltegravir resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Halofantrine
Minor
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Halofantrine resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Carbamazepine
Moderate
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Carbamazepine resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Ceftibuten
Moderate
Zinc acetate can cause a decrease in the absorption of Ceftibuten resulting in a reduced serum concentration and potentially a decrease in efficacy.
Galzin Toxicity & Overdose RiskThe toxicity of zinc is much lower than that of cadmium and mercury, with an oral LD50 of around 3g/kg body weight. Studies on rats and mice have also found that the LD50 of zinc compounds ranges from 186 to 623 mg zinc/kg/day.

Galzin Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Galzin?

16 current studies are assessing the efficacy of Galzin in providing relief for Poison oak rash, Itch and Pain.
Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Skin Irritation
0 Actively Recruiting
Pain
0 Actively Recruiting
oozing and weeping
0 Actively Recruiting
Exanthema
0 Actively Recruiting
Itching
3 Actively Recruiting
Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable
Optic Atrophy, Autosomal Dominant
0 Actively Recruiting

Galzin Reviews: What are patients saying about Galzin?

5Patient Review
12/3/2008
Galzin for Excessive Copper Deposits in the Liver and Brain
I have IBS and this drug usually helps me if I take it right after meals.
5Patient Review
9/13/2010
Galzin for Excessive Copper Deposits in the Liver and Brain
With the help of TTM, my copper levels have normalized. I have been through a lot ( massive damage from dystonia), but this treatment has really helped me.
4.7Patient Review
10/1/2015
Galzin for Excessive Copper Deposits in the Liver and Brain
I have Wilson's Disease and was diagnosed when I was 21. I took Galzin with TTM for six months, then continued taking it by itself. The only cons are that you have to take it on an empty stomach, and the cost. This drug is not affordable, but it seems to be working as intended-- keeping me from liver toxicity. The stomach pain is ignorable since it feels like hunger pangs.
4.3Patient Review
11/26/2007
Galzin for Excessive Copper Deposits in the Liver and Brain
The only downside to this medication is that it must be taken on an empty stomach. Other than that, it's much better than other similar treatments I've tried.
4Patient Review
5/6/2008
Galzin for Excessive Copper Deposits in the Liver and Brain
Though I sometimes experience nausea and stomach ache after taking this capsule, it has been effective in treating my illness.
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Patient Q&A Section about galzin

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Can we take zinc acetate empty stomach?

"Follow the dosage guidelines and take on an empty stomach. If zinc acetate upsets your stomach, take the medicine between breakfast and lunch. Swallow the capsule whole and do not attempt to open, chew, break, or crush it."

Answered by AI

What is the use of zinc acetate tablets?

"This medication is used as a last resort to treat Wilson's disease, an inherited disease which causes the liver to hold onto too much copper and results in liver damage and other serious problems."

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What is galzin?

"Galzin is a medication used to prevent blood copper levels from getting too high in people with Wilson disease."

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Is galzin same as zinc?

"The capsules contain either 25 or 50 mg of zinc, in addition to corn starch and magnesium stearate. The 25 mg capsule shells contain titanium dioxide, and the 50 mg capsule shells contain titanium dioxide, methylparaben, and propylparaben."

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Clinical Trials for Galzin

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