Cold-EEZE lozenges are dissolved orally. There is no association in the medical literature nor are there any confirmed cases of oral zinc remedies (Cold-EEZE) causing anosmia.

No. Cold-EEZE is not affected by the recall. The recall only applies to Zicam's intra-nasal products.

No. Cold-EEZE is only available as a lozenge and as an orally-dissolvable tablet. Cold-EEZE is not currently available as a nasal spray and there are no plans for Cold-EEZE to develop any nasal spray products.

For maximum effectiveness, start taking Cold-EEZE at the first sign of a cold. Symptoms could include one or more of the following: cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, sneezing, post-nasal drip and/or hoarseness. Keep taking Cold-EEZE until all symptoms are gone. Your cold may still last a couple of days after you start taking Cold-EEZE. If Cold-EEZE is stopped too soon, your cold can return to full strength.

To avoid minor stomach upset, do not take Cold-EEZE lozenges, gum or sugar free tablets on an empty stomach. If stomach upset occurs, take Cold-EEZE after you eat something.

Citrus fruits or juices may prevent Cold-EEZE from working properly; therefore, do not eat or drink citrus fruits or juices ½ hour before or after taking Cold-EEZE lozenges, gum or tablets. Otherwise, drink plenty of fluids.

If you experience a fever or stomach ache while taking Cold-EEZE, please call your healthcare professional. This can mean you don't have a common cold virus. Other treatment may be needed.

Lozenge: Completely dissolve a Cold-EEZE lozenge in mouth. Do not chew. Repeat every 2 to 4 hours as needed. The recommended daily dosage of Cold-EEZE lozenge is 6 per day (79.8mg zinc).

Sugar Free Tablets: Completely dissolve one Cold-EEZE Sugar Free tablet in your mouth. DO NOT CHEW OR SWALLOW TABLETS WHOLE. Repeat every hour as needed. Recommended daily dosage is 16 tablets per day.

While Cold-EEZE can be safely taken with most other medications, including other cough/cold products, you should always inform your healthcare provider that you are taking Cold-EEZE or any other medications. Because zinc is a trace mineral, it has been reported to make doxycycline, minocycline tetracycline as well as Coumadin less effective. It may keep those drugs from absorbing effectively. If you are taking those drugs, your doctor may ask you to wait two hours after ingesting them, before you use Cold-EEZE. Talk to your healthcare provider for more information.

There are 4.5 g carbohydrates and 18 calories in each Cold-EEZE lozenge.

Each Sugar Free Cold-EEZE Lozenge contains 2.24 g of carbohydrates and 9 calories.

Sugar Free Cold-EEZE tablets contain 0 g of carbohydrates and 0 calories.

There are 13.3 mg of zinc in each lozenge. There is approximately 4.43 mg of zinc in each sugar free tablet.

Cold-EEZE is a gluten-free product, and safe for people with Celiac disease.

Mild stomach upset and nausea are common side effects. Avoid dissolving lozenges on an empty stomach to limit this side effect. A metallic taste is common and indicates that zinc ions are available. Cold-EEZE flavor masking including glycine is designed to minimize this aftertaste, while assuring that lozenges product active zinc ions with sustained dwell time when dissolved.

Unlike many decongestants available on the market, Cold-EEZE does not contain any ingredients that have been shown to raise blood pressure and does not include warnings for people with heart disease, diabetes or hypertension.

Antibiotics are not an appropriate treatment for colds or flu. According to the CDC, "While antibiotics should be used to treat bacterial infections, they are not effective against viral infections like the common cold, most sore throats and the flu. Overuse of antibiotics is jeopardizing the usefulness of essential drugs. Decreasing inappropriate antibiotic use is the best way to control resistance."

Preliminary research results indicate that only 3% of individuals (adolescents) who took Cold-EEZE required antibiotics versus 39.3% of individuals (adolescents) who did not take Cold-EEZE as a first line treatment for the common cold. To learn more, visit www.ColdFight360.com.

The most frequent side effect is a temporary change in taste. Because zinc ions need to be available in the mouth, the probability of affecting taste for a short period of time is a possibility. This is normal and temporary. Mild stomach upset is the next most frequent side effect. Dissolving lozenges, tablets or chewing a piece of gum on a full stomach can remedy most cases of stomach upset.

There are no known side effects that pose any significant health risk when Cold-EEZE is used as directed.

Cold-EEZE has been studied and shown to be effective in adolescents and adults (aged 12 years and over). Cold-EEZE does not have studies confirming effectiveness and safety for children under the age of 12. As with all treatments for your child, the best source of information is your pediatrician. Consult with your pediatrician before giving your child this or any other medication.

The recommended daily allowance for zinc increases during pregnancy from 12 mg to 25 mg per day. A daily dosage of (6) six Cold-EEZE lozenges delivers 80 mg of elemental zinc. As pre-natal vitamins contain elevated dosages of zinc, and a normal 2000-calorie diet delivers approximately 10mg of zinc per day, the addition of as few as (1) one or (2) two Cold-EEZE lozenges (13.3 mg each) may exceed upper limits for daily intake or approximately 40 mg. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Your OB/GYN will have guidelines for which cough/cold products he or she recommends. Please refer to their recommendations.

Sugar-Free Cold-EEZE has been shown in a clinical study not to adversely affect the blood sugar of type 1 and type 2 diabetics. The study was conducted at the Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic in San Antonio, Texas. It was published in the Journal of American Therapeutics. To learn more, click here.

The numbers on the side of your box of Cold-EEZE are lot numbers used specifically for internal tracking purposes and do not indicate a date. Cold-EEZE lozenges are homeopathic and therefore not required to carry an expiration date.