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In addition to boosting the immune system, I see zinc has many positive attributes. It was recommended for my cold. Within an hour after taking 100 mg of zinc I became ill. I did not eat when I took the vitamin, just a little water. In the past that has not been a problem with B12 and C vitamins. I have vomited 3 times and diarrhea. It is yellow. My questions are: I this reaction normal, or do I need to consider myself allergic to zinc, what vitamin has just as much value and what are my next steps to get healthy within the next few hours?
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What Causes Vomiting Post Zinc Intake?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Vomiting is due to consumption of zinc without food having gastritis. Diarrhea is from alterations in gut flora from various reasons. I recommend to consume further doses of zinc after food, later if vomiting, diarrhea persists, consider yourself sensitive to the same. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel