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

1987-09-24

1990-09-11

Griffin, Ronald W.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Heavy metal containing doai

424 46, 424 48, 424439, 424440, 424441, 424442, 424464, 424489, 424641, 424643, 514888, A61K 910, A61K 968, A61K 31315, A61K 3330

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049563858

ABSTRACT:
This invention discloses and claims improved methods to reduce duration of common colds in humans through use of pharmaceutically acceptable zinc compounds topically and frequently applied to the oral mucosa by various means. The invention improves upon the prior art using zinc gluconate throat lozenges to reduce the duration of common colds and zinc borate intranasally as an astringent and decongestant in treatment of common colds.

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