Zinc ascorbate

Identification

Summary

Zinc ascorbate is a medication used to prevent the absorption of copper in Wilson's disease and also as part of natural health products.

Brand Names
EnBrace HR, EnLyte
Generic Name
Zinc ascorbate
DrugBank Accession Number
DB14485
Background

Not Available

Type
Small Molecule
Groups
Approved, Nutraceutical
Structure
Weight
Average: 415.61
Monoisotopic: 413.977668
Chemical Formula
C12H14O12Zn
Synonyms
  • (-)-ascorbic acid, zinc salt
  • L-ascorbic acid, zinc salt
  • L-ascorbic acid, zinc salt (2:1)

Pharmacology

Indication

Not Available

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Pharmacodynamics

Not Available

Mechanism of action
Not Available
Absorption

Not Available

Volume of distribution

Not Available

Protein binding

Not Available

Metabolism
Not Available
Route of elimination

Not Available

Half-life

Not Available

Clearance

Not Available

Adverse Effects
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Toxicity

Not Available

Pathways
Not Available
Pharmacogenomic Effects/ADRs
Not Available

Interactions

Drug Interactions
This information should not be interpreted without the help of a healthcare provider. If you believe you are experiencing an interaction, contact a healthcare provider immediately. The absence of an interaction does not necessarily mean no interactions exist.
DrugInteraction
AmphetamineThe serum concentration of Amphetamine can be decreased when it is combined with Zinc ascorbate.
BenzphetamineThe serum concentration of Benzphetamine can be decreased when it is combined with Zinc ascorbate.
BleomycinThe therapeutic efficacy of Bleomycin can be decreased when used in combination with Zinc ascorbate.
BortezomibThe therapeutic efficacy of Bortezomib can be decreased when used in combination with Zinc ascorbate.
CabotegravirThe serum concentration of Cabotegravir can be decreased when it is combined with Zinc ascorbate.
Food Interactions
  • Avoid milk and dairy products. Separate the use of zinc from these products by at least 2 hours before administration. Separate for 2 hours after administration if these products also contain phosphorus.
  • Do not take with bran and high fiber foods. For optimal efficacy, take zinc at least 2 hours before or after eating high-fiber foods.
  • Take on an empty stomach. Take at least 1 hour before and 2 hours after eating for optimal absorption. Zinc can be taken with food to reduce gastrointestinal upset.

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Active Moieties
NameKindUNIICASInChI Key
Ascorbic acidunknownPQ6CK8PD0R50-81-7CIWBSHSKHKDKBQ-JLAZNSOCSA-N
Mixture Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
C-1000 Plus Zinc & PotassiumZinc ascorbate (5 mg) + Calcium ascorbate (1 g) + Potassium aspartate (12 mg) + Potassium citrate (13 mg)TabletOralNu Life Nutrition Ltd.1987-12-312005-03-15Canada flag
PramLyteZinc ascorbate (1 mg/1) + 1,2-docosahexanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoserine calcium (6.4 mg/1) + 1,2-icosapentoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoserine calcium (800 ug/1) + Betaine (500 ug/1) + Citric acid monohydrate (1.83 mg/1) + Cobamamide (50 ug/1) + Cocarboxylase (25 ug/1) + Escitalopram oxalate (10 mg/1) + Ferrous cysteine glycinate (13.6 mg/1) + Flavin adenine dinucleotide (25 ug/1) + Folic acid (1 mg/1) + Leucovorin (2.5 mg/1) + Levomefolate magnesium (7 mg/1) + Magnesium ascorbate (24 mg/1) + NADH (25 ug/1) + Phosphatidyl serine (12 mg/1) + Pyridoxal phosphate (25 ug/1) + Sodium citrate (3.67 mg/1)KitOralAllegis Pharmaceuticals, LLC2015-09-112016-01-04US flag
Unapproved/Other Products
NameIngredientsDosageRouteLabellerMarketing StartMarketing EndRegionImage
EnBrace HRZinc ascorbate (1 mg/1) + 1,2-docosahexanoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoserine calcium (6.4 mg/1) + 1,2-icosapentoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphoserine calcium (800 ug/1) + Betaine (500 ug/1) + Cobamamide (50 ug/1) + Cocarboxylase (25 ug/1) + Ferrous cysteine glycinate (13.6 mg/1) + Flavin adenine dinucleotide (25 ug/1) + Folic acid (1 mg/1) + Magnesium L-threonate (1 mg/1) + Leucovorin (2.5 mg/1) + Levomefolate magnesium (5.23 mg/1) + Magnesium ascorbate (24 mg/1) + NADH (25 ug/1) + Phosphatidyl serine (12 mg/1) + Pyridoxal phosphate (25 ug/1)Capsule, delayed release pelletsOralJaymac Pharma2011-08-12Not applicableUS flag

Categories

ATC Codes
C05AX04 — Zinc preparations
Drug Categories
Classification
Not classified
Affected organisms
Not Available

Chemical Identifiers

UNII
9TI35313XW
CAS number
331242-75-2
InChI Key
WWRJFSIRMWUMAE-ZZMNMWMASA-L
InChI
InChI=1S/2C6H8O6.Zn/c2*7-1-2(8)5-3(9)4(10)6(11)12-5;/h2*2,5,7-10H,1H2;/q;;+2/p-2/t2*2-,5+;/m00./s1
IUPAC Name
zinc(2+) bis((2R)-2-[(1S)-1,2-dihydroxyethyl]-4-hydroxy-5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-olate)
SMILES
[Zn++].[H][C@@]1(OC(=O)C(O)=C1[O-])[C@@H](O)CO.[H][C@@]1(OC(=O)C(O)=C1[O-])[C@@H](O)CO

References

General References
Not Available
ChemSpider
34988958
Wikipedia
Mineral_ascorbates

Clinical Trials

Clinical Trials

Pharmacoeconomics

Manufacturers
Not Available
Packagers
Not Available
Dosage Forms
FormRouteStrength
TabletOral
Capsule, liquid filledOral
Capsule, delayed release pelletsOral
KitOral
Prices
Not Available
Patents
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Properties

State
Not Available
Experimental Properties
Not Available
Predicted Properties
PropertyValueSource
Water Solubility43.4 mg/mLALOGPS
logP-1.6ALOGPS
logP-1.9Chemaxon
logS-0.98ALOGPS
pKa (Strongest Acidic)4.36Chemaxon
pKa (Strongest Basic)-3Chemaxon
Physiological Charge-1Chemaxon
Hydrogen Acceptor Count5Chemaxon
Hydrogen Donor Count3Chemaxon
Polar Surface Area110.05 Å2Chemaxon
Rotatable Bond Count4Chemaxon
Refractivity47.58 m3·mol-1Chemaxon
Polarizability14.58 Å3Chemaxon
Number of Rings2Chemaxon
Bioavailability1Chemaxon
Rule of FiveYesChemaxon
Ghose FilterNoChemaxon
Veber's RuleNoChemaxon
MDDR-like RuleNoChemaxon
Predicted ADMET Features
Not Available

Spectra

Mass Spec (NIST)
Not Available
Spectra
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Chromatographic Properties
Collision Cross Sections (CCS)
Not Available

Drug created at July 06, 2018 22:27 / Updated at June 12, 2020 16:53