The primary ingredient of Zioral 10 DT Tablet is available as oral, parenteral, and topical forms. The oral and parenteral forms of this medicine are used to prevent or treat of zinc deficiencies in adults and children. They are used alone and together with oral rehydration therapy (ORT) to correct zinc deficiency. The parenteral form of this medicine is also used as a supplement to intravenous solutions given for Total Parenteral Nutrition. The topical form of this medicine is used as a topical astringent.