Pharmacy
ZNSO4 medical abbreviation
ZNSO4 means "zinc sulfate".
On the ISMP List of Error-Prone Abbreviations. ISMP suggests: Write the full drug name.
Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for ZNSO4), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.
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What ZNSO4 means
| Meaning | Latin origin | Where used | Checked against |
|---|---|---|---|
| zinc sulfate | None | Prescriptions, Pharmacy |
Also written: ZnSO4.
Example
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What does ZNSO4 mean in medical terms?
ZNSO4 means "zinc sulfate".
Where is ZNSO4 used?
ZNSO4 shows up in prescriptions and pharmacy. Its category here is pharmacy.
Is ZNSO4 on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?
No, but ISMP lists ZNSO4 as an error-prone abbreviation. ISMP's suggested practice: Write the full drug name.