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Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy

ZINC GLUCONATE

Standard Dose
Directions • take one lozenge at the onset of symptoms • dissolve entire lozenge in mouth • do not chew • do not swallow whole • do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use • repeat every 2-4 hours until symptoms subside Adults 18 years and over do not exceed 6 lozenges per day Children 12 to under 18 years do not exceed 4 lozenges per day Children under 12 years ask a doctor before use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses reduces the duration of the common cold reduces the severity of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and/or hoarseness
Summary

Indications and usage Uses reduces the duration of the common cold reduces the severity of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and/or hoarseness Dosage and administration Directions • take one lozenge at the onset of symptoms • dissolve entire lozenge in mouth • do not chew • do not swallow whole • do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use • repeat every 2-4 hours until symptoms subside Adults 18 years and over do not exceed 6 lozenges per day Children 12 to under 18 years do not exceed 4 lozenges per day Children under 12 years ask a doctor before use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use for treatment of influenza or allergies.

This product is intended only to reduce the duration of the common cold and its symptoms.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses reduces the duration of the common cold reduces the severity of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and/or hoarseness Dosage and administration Directions • take one lozenge at the onset of symptoms • dissolve entire lozenge in mouth • do not chew • do not swallow whole • do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use • repeat every 2-4 hours until symptoms subside Adults 18 years and over do not exceed 6 lozenges per day Children 12 to under 18 years do not exceed 4 lozenges per day Children under 12 years ask a doctor before use Warnings and cautions Warnings Do not use for treatment of influenza or allergies. This product is intended only to reduce the duration of the common cold and its symptoms. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin (warfarin) therapy. Zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines. When using this product do not take on an empty stomach (to avoid possible minor stomach upset) Stop use and ask your doctor if symptoms persist more than 7 days If pregnant or breastfeeding , ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Do not use for treatment of influenza or allergies.
  • This product is intended only to reduce the duration of the common cold and its symptoms.
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin (warfarin) therapy.
  • Zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.