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Patients with common cold can now recover much faster with zinc lozenges
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"Given the evidence of efficacy, common cold patients may be instructed to try zinc acetate lozenges within 24 hours of onset of symptoms," the study said.
The dose of zinc in the three studies was between 80 to 92 mg/day.
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However, in certain other controlled studies, unrelated to the common cold, zinc has been administered in doses of 100 to 150 mg/day to patients for months with few adverse effects.
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None of the three analysed zinc lozenge studies observed serious adverse effects of zinc.
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The researchers, however, noted that the optimal formulation of zinc lozenges and the best frequency of their administration should be further investigated.
"The three-fold increase in the rate of recovery from the common cold is a clinically important effect. The optimal formulation of zinc lozenges and an ideal frequency of their administration should be examined," the researchers said.
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