Cold-EEZE® :: Frequently Asked Questions

SUZY COHEN, R.Ph.

Registered Pharmacist, Consultant Pharmacist Author, The 24-Hour Pharmacist (HarperCollins, July 2007) Syndicated "Dear Pharmacist" Columnist.

Suzy Cohen, R.Ph., is a licensed pharmacist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. She has helped millions of patients in various clinical settings, such as retail, hospital, nursing home pharmacies and through her syndicated column, "Dear Pharmacist". Her first book, The 24-Hour Pharmacist (HarperCollins, July 2007), is now available at bookstores nationwide and Amazon.com.

In addition to her pharmacy work, Cohen is a member of the Association of Natural Medicine Pharmacists, the Institute of Functional Medicine, the Florida Pharmacy Association (where she resides) and the American Pharmaceutical Association.

As a Consultant Pharmacist to the Cold-EEZE® brand of products, Cohen offers insight and expertise on how to shorten the misery associated with the common cold with natural and effective supplements. Likewise, Cohen offers easy and inexpensive ways to boost one’s natural immunity to protect the body against invading germs and viruses.

Safety:
Should I take Antibiotics for my cold symptoms?
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 click here. What are the side effects of COLD-EEZE®? 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.

Is COLD-EEZE® safe to give to my adolescent? Preliminary adolescent studies have been completed that indicate that COLD-EEZE® may be useful for children, but at this time the results do not confirm pediatric safety and effectiveness. 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.

Is COLD-EEZE® safe for people with diabetes? 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.

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

	How does Cold-EEZE® reduce the duration of my cold?
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Suzie Cohen