Reviewed health uses

Household preparations

Safety information

Zinc lozenges commonly cause adverse effects such as nausea and bad taste, and intranasal zinc products have been associated with loss of smell. Oral zinc can reduce absorption of certain medicines, including tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics, when taken together.

Caution

Get medical help if zinc lozenges commonly cause adverse effects such as nausea and bad taste, and intranasal zinc products have been associated with loss of smell.

Ask a clinician

Get medical help if oral zinc can reduce absorption of certain medicines, including tetracycline and quinolone antibiotics, when taken together.