galzin
Galzin (Zinc Acetate) is a copper absorption inhibitor used to treat Common Cold, Skin Ulcer, Wounds and Injuries.
Zinc Acetate · by Eton
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Zinc Acetate
- Drug class
- Copper Absorption Inhibitor
- Form
- Capsule
- Strength
- Zinc Acetate EQ 25MG Zinc · Zinc Acetate EQ 50MG Zinc
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- common cold, skin ulcer, wounds and injuries
- Manufacturer
- Eton
- FDA application
- NDA020458
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Galzin treat?
- Galzin (Zinc Acetate) may be used to treat common cold, skin ulcer, wounds and injuries, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Galzin?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Galzin. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Galzin?
- Galzin is marketed by Eton. You can see Eton's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Galzin a brand-name or generic drug?
- Galzin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Zinc Acetate.
- Is Galzin available over the counter?
- No. Galzin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Galzin come in?
- Galzin is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Galzin?
- Galzin is classified as copper absorption inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Galzin FDA-registered?
- Galzin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020458. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about ZINC ACETATE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 40,782 reports naming ZINC ACETATE — the active ingredient in Galzin, and the FDA flagged 62% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- fatigue3,905 reports
- nausea3,237 reports
- diarrhoea3,031 reports
- headache2,832 reports
- dyspnoea2,258 reports
- dizziness2,014 reports
- arthralgia1,995 reports
- asthenia1,954 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean ZINC ACETATE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 26, 2026.
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