Reduction in duration of common colds by zinc gluconate lozenges in a double-blind study.
Eby GA, Davis DR, Halcomb WW.
Eby GA, et al.
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1984 Jan;25(1):20-4. doi: 10.1128/AAC.25.1.20.
Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1984.
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Clinical Trial.
As a possible treatment for common colds, we tested zinc gluconate lozenges in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical trial. One 23-mg zinc lozenge or matched placebo was dissolved in the mouth every 2 wakeful h after an initial double dose. ...
As a possible treatment for common colds, we tested zinc gluconate lozenges in a double-blind, placebo-controlled, clinical tr …