Honey Lemon Zinc Lozenges with Echinacea and Vitamin C help boost the immune system's virus-fighting power. This formula also reduces the duration and severity of the symptoms associated with the common cold.

Jamieson's Honey Lemon Zinc Lozenges provide zinc in the form of zinc citrate, a highly bioavailable form that is readily absorbed by the body. Ester-C and echinacea have been added to enhance immune system functioning and restore and maintain optimal health.

Directions

Take at the first sign of sore, dry throat and cold or flu. Dissolve lozenge slowly in mouth. Maximum five lozenges daily for adults. Children 12 and older can take a maximum of two lozenges daily.

Benefits

• Helps boost the immune system's virus fighting power
• Helps reduce the duration and severity of the symptoms associated with the common cold

Ingredient Information

Minerals: Zinc (Gluconate) 10 mg

Vitamins: Vitamin C 100 mg

Non-medicinal Ingredients: Echinacea root extract 8 mg, Echinacea angustifolia, equivalent to 24 mg raw herb. Stadardized to 4% Echinacosides; Astragalus root (Astragalus mebranaceous) 1 mg; Chamomile flower (Matricaria recutita/ M.Chamomilla 1 mg; Red Raspberry leaf (Rubus idaeus 1 mg Ginger root (Zingiber officinale) 1 mg

Excipients: Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Natural Honey Lemon Flavour, Natural Peppermint Flavour, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Sucralose.

Restrictions

Drug Interactions: Doxycycline, Minocycline, Tetracycline hydrochloride - zinc may make all of these less effective. Take zinc at least two hours after ingesting these medications.

Nutrient Depletions: Zinc supplementation can cause a copper deficiency. Zinc intakes of 150 to 450 mg per day have been associated with low copper status, altered iron function, reduced immune function, and reduced levels of high-density lipoproteins. It is advised to keep your zinc intake below these levels.

Too much iron and calcium can decrease the absorption of zinc in the body. Take one to two hours apart.

Diuretics, ethambutol, penicillamine, sodium valproate - zinc intake in much of the elderly population may be sub-optimal and, if compounded with certain drugs, can lead to mild or even moderate zinc deficiency.

Alcohol decreases the absorption of zinc and increases loss of zinc in urine. Diarrhea causes zinc loss. Those who have had gastrointestinal surgery or who have digestive disorders that result in malabsorption, such as Sprue, Crohn's Disease and Short Bowel Syndrome, may lack zinc.

Supportive Interactions: Copper, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamin B6 all increase the absorption and effect of zinc.

Warnings and Precautions: Zinc Lozenges should be limited to short term therapy, such as the treatment of cold symptoms for about one week. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Toxicity, Adverse Reactions and Side Effects: None known when taken as directed, although occasional nausea may be experienced if lozenges are taken on an empty stomach. Echinacea should not be used on an indefinite, continuous basis. Echinacea is well tolerated by most people and its use is usually without side effect. Do not use if you have an allergy to Asteraceae/Compositae (daisy) family.

About Jamieson Laboratories

Jamieson Laboratories, Canada's oldest and largest manufacturer and distributor of natural vitamins, minerals, concentrated food supplements, herbs and botanical medicines celebrates its 88th anniversary this year from a position of strength, market leadership earned by consistently providing innovative products of the highest quality, purity and safety. Competing in a market that is far more international in nature than it was back in 1922 when Jamieson first established operations, the Company continues to attract new customers while retaining its existing clientele because its vitamins and natural supplements earn their trust each and every day.