Zinc Chloride

Trade name

DBL Zinc Chloride, Zinc Chloride (Phebra)

Presentation and preparation

5.3 mg/mL (volume: 2 mL)

Equivalent to elemental zinc 39 micromol/mL (2.55 mg/mL).

IV administration

Must be diluted prior to administration.

Dilute in at least 100 mL prior to administration.

Give over 8 to 24 hours via an in-line filter or filter before administration.

Other routes of administration

IM: Contraindicated.

SC: Not recommended.

Compatible IV fluids

Glucose 5%

Sodium chloride 0.9%

Additional information

Extravasation risk.

Solution should be clear, colourless to light straw coloured.

Discard any unused vial contents.