Cold-EEZE® Natural Cherry Flavor original zinc lozenges can shorten your cold by 42% when taken at the first sign of symptoms and used as directed. In addition to shortening your cold, Cold-EEZE® lozenges also help reduce the severity of cold symptoms such as cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and hoarseness. Cold-EEZE® lozenges are naturally flavored, gluten-free and contain no artificial colors or preservatives. Take Cold-EEZE®, the #1 Pharmacist Recommended zinc lozenge brand, the next time you feel a cold coming on and get well faster!‡ * Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated. ‡ Based on the 2019 Pharmacy Times OTC Guide. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA.
Ingredients
Active ingredient (per lozenge): Zinc Gluconate 2X HPUS (2.3%) (13.3 mg zinc) † The letter `HPUS' indicate that the active ingredient is in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States. Inactive ingredients: corn syrup, glycine, natural flavors and sucrose.
Directions
Adults and children 12 years and over:
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 as needed until all 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
Do not use for the 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 minor stomach upset) Stop use and ask your doctor if symptoms persist more than 7 days. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare practitioner before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.