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Medicines zinc acetate dihydrateQuestion & answer

zinc acetate dihydrate · Medicine question

What is zinc acetate dihydrate used for?

iatroX medicinesPublished 22 August 2026Reviewed 22 August 2026

The answer

Answer

It is licensed to treat Wilson’s disease by reducing copper absorption from the intestine.

Sources for this answer

Wilzin 25 mg hard capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11

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