zinc
Patient Counselling
Patient Counselling
· Start taking zinc lozenges at first sign of any cold symptom including sore throat and continue taking for up to 2 weeks or until cold symptoms completely resolve.
· Slowly suck on lozenges in mouth and allow them to dissolve.
· Separate zinc lozenge 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking other medications.
· Dose based on age: adults >18 years old max 5 lozenges/day, children 9-17 max 2 lozenges/day, children 4-8 max 1 lozenge/day.
· May cause mild nausea on an empty stomach, vomiting, and stomach discomfort.
References
1. Lexi-comp [Internet]. Zinc. [Cited on March 07, 2013]. Zinc. Available from http://www.lexi.com.
2. Micromedex [Internet]. Zinc. [Cited on March 07, 2013]. Zinc. Available from http://www.thomsonhc.com/micromedex2.
· Start taking zinc lozenges at first sign of any cold symptom including sore throat and continue taking for up to 2 weeks or until cold symptoms completely resolve.
· Slowly suck on lozenges in mouth and allow them to dissolve.
· Separate zinc lozenge 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking other medications.
· Dose based on age: adults >18 years old max 5 lozenges/day, children 9-17 max 2 lozenges/day, children 4-8 max 1 lozenge/day.
· May cause mild nausea on an empty stomach, vomiting, and stomach discomfort.
References
1. Lexi-comp [Internet]. Zinc. [Cited on March 07, 2013]. Zinc. Available from http://www.lexi.com.
2. Micromedex [Internet]. Zinc. [Cited on March 07, 2013]. Zinc. Available from http://www.thomsonhc.com/micromedex2.