Chromic Sulfate Pentadecahydrate
Chromic Sulfate Pentadecahydrate is a trivalent chromium compound used as a mineral supplement to address chromium deficiency. Chromium is an essential trace element involved in macronutrient metabolism, though the clinical utility of supplementation in otherwise healthy individuals remains controversial.
Chromic Sulfate Pentadecahydrate is a chromium supplement used to treat or prevent chromium deficiency.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1875238
- Generic
- Chromic Sulfate Pentadecahydrate
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of chromium deficiency states. Occasionally explored as a supplement for glucose metabolism support, though evidence for benefit in non-deficient individuals is limited.
Provides trivalent chromium (Cr III), an essential trace mineral. Chromium may enhance insulin action and influence carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism, though precise biochemical mechanisms remain incompletely characterized.
Trivalent chromium is generally well tolerated. Toxicity is rare but possible with excessive intake. Supplementation should be medically supervised, particularly in individuals with diabetes or those taking insulin or other glucose-modifying medications, as interactions may occur.
Official drug label
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