Zinc sulfate and Iron deficiency anaemia for Women aged 60+ (a phase IV clinical study of FDA data)

Summary:

Iron deficiency anaemia is found for women aged 60+ who take Zinc sulfate (zinc sulfate). This study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 616 women aged 60+ from the FDA, and is updated regularly. The information that eHealthMe analyzes includes:

Time on Zinc sulfate when people have Iron deficiency anaemia
Top conditions
Top co-used drugs
Top other side effects

On Jul, 03, 2026

616 women aged 60+ reported to have side effects when taking Zinc sulfate.
Among them, 26 people (4.22%) have Iron deficiency anaemia

What is Zinc sulfate?

Zinc sulfate has active ingredients of zinc sulfate. It is often used in zinc deficiency. eHealthMe is studying from 3,216 Zinc sulfate users. Check the latest studies of Zinc sulfate.

What is Iron deficiency anaemia?

Iron deficiency anaemia is found to be associated with 1,066 drugs and 1,203 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Iron deficiency anaemia.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could Zinc sulfate cause Iron deficiency anaemia in women aged 60+?

Severity of Iron deficiency anaemia

n/a

How people recovered from Iron deficiency anaemia

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Top conditions involved for these people *:

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Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 15 people, 57.69%
Short-Bowel Syndrome (a condition in which the body cannot absorb enough fluids and nutrients because part of the small intestine is missing): 5 people, 19.23%
Overgrowth Bacterial (extra growth due to bacteria): 5 people, 19.23%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 5 people, 19.23%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 5 people, 19.23%
Oedema (fluid collection in tissue): 4 people, 15.38%
Hyperchlorhydria (gastric acid levels are higher in stomach): 4 people, 15.38%
Diarrhea: 4 people, 15.38%
Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract): 3 people, 11.54%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 3 people, 11.54%

Top co-used drugs for these people *:

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Top other side effects for these people *:

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Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 21 people, 80.77%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 21 people, 80.77%
Fungal Infection: 21 people, 80.77%
Female Genital Tract Fistula (passage in genital tract of female): 21 people, 80.77%
Emphysema (chronic respiratory disease - over inflation of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs): 21 people, 80.77%
Embolism Venous (embolus may pass into the arterial system): 21 people, 80.77%
Eczema (patches of skin become rough and inflamed, with itching and bleeding blisters): 21 people, 80.77%
Dyspnea Exertional: 21 people, 80.77%
Diverticulum (out pouching of a hollow (or a fluid-filled) structure in the body): 21 people, 80.77%
Hiatal Hernia (hernia resulting from the protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm): 21 people, 80.77%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on (applicable) gender, age, zinc sulfate (the active ingredients of Zinc sulfate) and Zinc sulfate (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

Who is eHealthMe?

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