Zinc cold remedies should be used cautiously. There is evidence that zinc can lessen a cold's severity, but zinc products should be used only two or three times a day, primarily in the first 48 hours after symptom onset-not every three hours, as indicated on labels. Do not use zinc lozenges and nasal spray-choose one' High concentrations of zinc can cause nausea and diarrhea.
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