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Zinc

Minerals / Minerals and their derivatives
Also known as: Zinc acetate • Zinc citrate • Zinc gluconate • Zinc picolinate • Zinc sulfate

Found 33 topical uses for Zinc

  • Common cold RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks or use a zinc containing nasal spray or nasal gel as suggested on the label.

  • Influenza RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks or use a zinc containing nasal spray or nasal gel as suggested on the label.

  • Sore throat RatingRatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration and severity; alleviates symptoms. Take zinc lozenges daily (containing zinc gluconate or zinc acetate), in divided doses, for many weeks or use a zinc containing nasal spray or nasal gel as suggested on the label.

  • Cold sores RatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration, severity and recurrences; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Apply a zinc sulfate solution 1-6 times daily or zinc oxide containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Genital herpes RatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc is an anti-infectious; fights infection; reduces duration, severity and recurrences; alleviates symptoms; used for prevention and treatment. Apply a zinc sulfate solution 1-6 times daily or zinc oxide containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Skin wounds RatingRatingRatingRating

    Zinc is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damages tissue; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Apply zinc containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Bed sores RatingRatingRating

    Zinc is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damages tissue; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Apply zinc containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Canker sores RatingRatingRating

    Zinc is a vulnerary; soothes and heals damages tissue; accelerates tissue healing and tissue repair. Take zinc lozenges daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Diaper rash RatingRatingRating

    Zinc is an antifungal; fights fungus and alleviates symptoms. Apply zinc oxide containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Halitosis RatingRatingRating

    Zinc neutralizes sulfur containing ingredients in mouth and reduces bad breath. Use a zinc chloride containing toothpaste or mouthwash a few times daily, for many weeks.
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