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Zinc gluconate supplement
Zinc gluconate supplement is a Small molecule drug developed by University of Florida. It is currently in Phase 3 development for Immune system support, Wound healing. Also known as: 50 mg zinc gluconate (Puritan's Pride brand), Zinc supplement in the form of tablets, Zinc Lozenges,Douglas Laboratories,HC NPN 80032476, Zinc sulfate.
Zinc gluconate acts as an essential mineral supplement to support immune function and wound healing.
Zinc gluconate is a supplement that has been studied in clinical trials for various conditions, including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, one study (NCT05000762) is investigating whether zinc supplementation, specifically zinc gluconate, can improve cardiovascular morbidity in patients with type 2 diabetes.
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Baseline phase 3 → approval rate
+58.3pp
Industry-wide phase 3 drugs reach approval ~58.3% of the time (BIO/Informa 2023 industry benchmark across all therapeutic areas).
| Regulator | Country | Likely year | Lag vs FDA |
|---|---|---|---|
| FDA | US | 2028–2030 | — |
| EMA | EU | 2029–2031 | +0.7 yr |
| MHRA | GB | 2029–2031 | +0.7 yr |
| Health Canada | CA | 2029–2032 | +0.9 yr |
| TGA | AU | 2029–2032 | +1.2 yr |
| PMDA | JP | 2029–2032 | +1.5 yr |
| NMPA | CN | 2030–2033 | +2.3 yr |
| MFDS | KR | 2029–2032 | +1.4 yr |
| CDSCO | IN | 2029–2033 | +1.8 yr |
| ANVISA | BR | 2030–2033 | +2.3 yr |
Hover any row for the lag rationale. Lag estimates are reduced when the drug has FDA Breakthrough or EMA PRIME designation (sponsors file globally in parallel).
Estimate based on the BIO/Informa industry phase transition rates plus per-drug modifiers for therapeutic area, sponsor type, FDA designations, mechanism, and trial design. Per-jurisdiction lags from Tufts CSDD international approval studies. Not investment, clinical or regulatory advice. Methodology: /methodology#likelihood.
At a glance
| Generic name | Zinc gluconate supplement |
|---|---|
| Also known as | 50 mg zinc gluconate (Puritan's Pride brand), Zinc supplement in the form of tablets, Zinc Lozenges,Douglas Laboratories,HC NPN 80032476, Zinc sulfate, Oral Zinc |
| Sponsor | University of Florida |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Nutrition |
| Phase | Phase 3 |
Mechanism of action
Zinc gluconate plays a crucial role in various cellular processes, including protein synthesis, DNA synthesis, and cell division. It also supports immune function by activating immune cells and regulating inflammation. Additionally, zinc gluconate is involved in wound healing by promoting collagen synthesis and tissue repair.
Approved indications
- Immune system support
- Wound healing
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
Key clinical trials
- Effect of a Dietary Supplement on Hormones Involved in Appetite Regulation in Overweight and Obese Adults (NA)
- Zinc Supplementation Prior to Botox Injections for Spasmodic Dysphonia (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- The Effect Of Botox In Patients With Gummy Smile With And Without Zinc And Phytase Supplementation. (NA)
- A Comparison of the Metabolic Effects of Zinc-Amino Acid (ZnAA) Versus Zinc Gluconate (NA)
- Zinc Supplementation Improves Cardiovascular Morbidity in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
- The Effect of a New Antioxidant Combination (ASTED) on Mild Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) (PHASE2, PHASE3)
- Clinical Trials of Five Different Food Supplements With Restriction Diet in Adults (NA)
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Food Supplement in Reducing Hair Loss in Male Subjects (NA)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- Zinc gluconate supplement CI brief — competitive landscape report
- Zinc gluconate supplement updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- University of Florida portfolio CI
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Related
- Manufacturer: University of Florida — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Nutrition
- Indication: Drugs for Immune system support
- Indication: Drugs for Wound healing
- Also known as: 50 mg zinc gluconate (Puritan's Pride brand), Zinc supplement in the form of tablets, Zinc Lozenges,Douglas Laboratories,HC NPN 80032476, Zinc sulfate, Oral Zinc
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