FDA is not aware of scientific evidence to support homeopathy as effective. Ask a doctor before use if you have a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist or are accompanied by a fever or new symptoms occur.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Distributed by Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. Scottsdale, Arizona However, the amounts of zinc and the frequency of taking the zinc has not been clearly defined.
Also, one of the problems with zinc lozenges is that some contain substances that bind with zinc — like citric acid. For colds, it might be best to consult your physician as to whether or not to take zinc lozenges. In a commentary from July , a couple of months after publication of the meta-analysis above, Mayo Clinic wrote:. Zinc — especially in lozenge form — also has side effects, including nausea or a bad taste in the mouth.
Many people who used zinc nasal sprays suffered a permanent loss of smell. For this reason, Mayo Clinic doctors caution against using such sprays. In addition, large amounts of zinc are toxic and can cause copper deficiency, anemia and damage to the nervous system.
For now, the safest course is to talk to your doctor before considering the use of zinc to prevent or reduce the length of colds. References: 1 Prasad, Ananda S. Syndrome of iron deficiency anemia, hepatosplenomegaly, hypogonadism, dwarfism and geophagia. The American Journal of Medicine: 31 4 , — Biochemical Studies on Dwarfism,Hypogonadism, and Anemia. Arch Intern Medicine 4 — Discovery of human zinc deficiency: its impact on human health and disease.
Advances in nutrition Bethesda, Md. Reduction of phytic acid and enhancement of bioavailable micronutrients in food grains. Journal of food science and technology, 52 2 , — Ann Intern Med. Zinc lozenges and the common cold: a meta-analysis comparing zinc acetate and zinc gluconate, and the role of zinc dosage.
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General Question. Why does Zicam tell me not to have any citrius fruits or juices? Add Topic questions 7 people.
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