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Zinc nasal gel effective for the common cold
Zinc nasal gel (Zicam) reduced the duration of the common cold by 41 hours, was well tolerated, and was relatively inexpensive.
More studies, in a broader population, comparing zinc nasal gel with other cold remedies (such as decongestants, antihistamines, antitussives, and antipyretics/analgesics) are needed before recommending it as first-line therapy.
Zinc nasal gel (Zicam) reduced the duration of the common cold by 41 hours, was well tolerated, and was relatively inexpensive.
More studies, in a broader population, comparing zinc nasal gel with other cold remedies (such as decongestants, antihistamines, antitussives, and antipyretics/analgesics) are needed before recommending it as first-line therapy.
Zinc nasal gel (Zicam) reduced the duration of the common cold by 41 hours, was well tolerated, and was relatively inexpensive.
More studies, in a broader population, comparing zinc nasal gel with other cold remedies (such as decongestants, antihistamines, antitussives, and antipyretics/analgesics) are needed before recommending it as first-line therapy.