Do Zinc Lozenges Shorten Common Colds?Since 1984, researchers have debated whether zinc helps people to fight off colds. In that...N. S
says Dr. Schachter. “But there’s no definitive evidence that this works, and too huge amounts will irritate your stomach,” he warns — but it’s worth a shot. Zinc lozenges, such as Cold-Eeze, taken regularly over 48...
Lozenges are a solid medication intended to be dissolved or disintegrated slowly in the mouth. They consist of one or more active ingredients and are flavored and sweetened to make them pleasant tasting. Hardlozengesare generally formed using sucrose or other sugars similar to the process for hard...