When taken at the first sign of a cold and used as directed, Cold-EEZE®can reduce the duration of a cold. Cold-EEZE®can also reduce the severity of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and/or hoarseness. Cold-EEZE®does not treat the flu or allergies.

Zinc Gluconate Keep out of reach of children.

Adults and children 12 years and over: Take Cold-Eeze® when you have cold symptoms. Completely dissolve a Cold-Eeze® lozenge in mouth (do not chew). Repeat every 2-4 hours as needed until all symptoms subside. Recommended daily dosage is 6 lozenges for adults and 4 lozenges for ages 12-17.

Cold-EEZE® Sugar-Free Wild Cherry Natural Flavor lozenges are a distinct homeopathic cold remedy that can shorten your cold, when taken at the first sign of symptoms and used as directed.

Taking very high doses of zinc is likely unsafe and might cause stomach pain, vomiting, and many other problems. Single doses of 10-30 grams of zinc can be fatal. When applied to the skin: Zinc is likely safe. Using zinc on broken skin may cause burning, stinging, itching, and tingling.

The study found that zinc shortened the time people felt sick from their colds. It also reported a lot of side effects. Compared with people who didn't take zinc, those who did commonly complained of upset stomach, problems with taste and mouth irritation. Other side effects of taking zinc can be serious.

Zinc may also reduce the severity of cold symptoms by acting as an astringent on the trigeminal nerve. A recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials concluded that zinc was effective at reducing the duration and severity of common cold symptoms.

Zinc supplements can irritate the stomach and mouth. Zinc lozenges can alter your sense of smell and taste for a few days. If taken long-term, zinc lozenges may lower copper levels in the body. Zinc nasal sprays have been associated with a loss of smell, which may be permanent.

Conclusions: Treatment of the common cold with zinc gluconate lozenges, using adequate doses of elemental zinc, may be effective in reducing duration and severity of cold symptoms. The benefit appears to be maximal if the lozenges are started immediately after the onset of symptoms.

Zinc is a mineral that is essential for many of the body's normal functions and systems, including:

• the immune system.
• wound healing.
• blood clotting.
• thyroid function.
• senses of taste and smell.

Including zinc in your diet every day is okay, provided it is within the recommended daily allowance, which is 8 mg for women and 11 mg for adult men. Since zinc is a trace mineral, consumption of an excess amount can cause health problems.

Adverse effects of high zinc intake include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and headaches. Intakes of 150–450 mg of zinc per day have been associated with such chronic effects as low copper status, altered iron function and reduced immune function.

11 possible benefits

• Immune function. The body needs zinc for the immune system to work properly.
• Treating diarrhea. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommend zinc supplements for infants with diarrhea.
• Wound healing.
• Chronic disease.
• Age-related macular degeneration.
• Sexual health.
• Osteoporosis.
• Neurological symptoms.

Zinc, a nutrient found throughout your body, helps your immune system and metabolism function. Zinc is also important to wound healing and your sense of taste and smell. With a varied diet, your body usually gets enough zinc. Food sources of zinc include chicken, red meat and fortified breakfast cereals.

There is no guarantee that zinc will help you feel better faster. In some studies, zinc did nothing to shorten how long people with colds felt bad. In other studies, zinc may have shortened symptoms by a few days. But the side effects from taking zinc can be uncomfortable or serious in some cases.

This product is used to temporarily help relieve symptoms such as sore throat, throat irritation, or cough (due to a cold, for example). It works by providing a cooling feeling and increasing saliva in the mouth. Check the ingredients on the label even if you have used the product before.