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I think i may have zinc toxicity i've stopped taking it but i was taking 75mg a day then i had mad diarrhea for four days help what do i do?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Zinc toxicity: The maximum daily dose of zinc for someone your age is 40 mg. You need to re adjust your intake.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

I think i may have zinc toxicity i've stopped taking it but i was taking 75mg a day then i had mad diarrhea for four days help what do i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Phasouk agreed

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