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

1982-05-14

1985-03-05

Phillips, Delbert R.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Designated organic active ingredient containing

Heavy metal containing doai

A61K 31315

Patent

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045030707

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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Carter et al., Chemotherapy of Cancer, 2nd ed., John Wiley & Sons, pp. 26-29.
Gutman, Modern Drug Encyclopedia, 1941, p. 731.

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