Method for reducing the duration of the common cold

Details Method for reducing the duration of the common cold Method for reducing the duration of the common cold

1986-04-04

1990-11-27

Griffin, Ronald W.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Heavy metal containing doai

424439, 424440, 424441, 424442, 424464, 424489, 424 46, 424 48, 424641, 424643, 514888, A61K 910, A61K 31315, A61K 3330

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RE0334650

ABSTRACT:
The invention disclosed and claimed is a method to reduce duration of common colds in humans as evinced by reduction of duration of 10 common cold symptoms through use of zinc gluconate topically and frequently applied to the oral mucosa. The invention improves upon the prior art using zinc intranasally as an astringent and decongestant in treatment of common colds. Results of a clinical study are presented in support of disclosure and claims.

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