Certain medications and foods interact with zinc sulfate. Medications that may adversely interact with zinc sulfate include antibiotics like quinolones or tetracyclines, risedronate, copper supplements, penicillamine, edentate calcium (EDTA), methyltestosterone and iron supplements. Certain foods may create problems when you take zinc sulfate. Foods that contain zinc -- like lean red meats, seafood, peas and beans -- may provide too much zinc when paired with your supplement. Foods containing calcium or phosphorous may inhibit the absorption of zinc. These foods include: cheese, soft drinks, milk, ice cream, yogurt, beans, lentils, peas, nuts, beer, peanut butter and hot cocoa.
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