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Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Mint Oral Spray Review

January 2, 2012 by Karen

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Unfortunately, with school in session and people spending more time indoors, colds are usually more of a common occurrence this time of year.  Cold-EEZE is a product to consider for shortening the duration and severity of the common cold.  I had received Cold-EEZE Oral Spray in Natural Mint Flavor .76 Fl. Oz. for review, which has a suggested retail price of $9.95.

The new Cold-EEZE® Cold Remedy Oral Spray is formulated with zinc gluconate, the same effective active ingredient found in the best-selling, clinically proven and #1 pharmacist recommended Cold-EEZE® lozenges. The effective proprietary formula reduces the severity and duration of the common cold.
Other key facts include:
  • Each bottle contains at least 45 doses (90 sprays).
  • The recommended two sprays per usage offer 13.3 mg of zinc gluconate, the same amount of cold remedy as in one Cold-EEZE®lozenge.
  • The new offering is available in a convenient, easy to carry spray bottle.
  • Shortens your cold, works fast.
  • #1 Pharmacist Recommended.
  • Take at the first sign of a cold.
Flavors
  • Mint
  • Cherry
To Use
  • For best results, begin use at the onset of symptoms.
  • Spray twice in the mouth on inside of cheeks, roof of mouth and gums.
  • Retain for 15 seconds then swallow.
  • Repeat every two to four hours (up to 12 sprays/6 doses per day) as needed until symptoms subside.
  • Best when not taken on an empty stomach and do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use.
  • Avoid citrus products or products containing citric acid 30 minutes before and after taking Cold-EEZE® Oral Spray, as it may diminish product effectiveness. Otherwise, drink plenty of fluids.



Review:


My husband had tried Cold-EEZE about a week ago since he felt the start of a sore throat and he only applied the product a few times.  I was oddly enough, waiting for my chance to start feeling ill and needing Cold-EEZE.

I was around my parents this weekend who were recovering from colds that had plagued them over the last week plus.  I don’t know if it was just a mental thing, but I did note a slight sore throat the second day there and so I gave Cold-EEZE a go.

I sprayed the Cold-EEZE twice into my mouth, aiming at the inside of each cheek.  Then I swished the liquid around in my mouth for 15 seconds before swallowing, per instructions.  It had a sweet taste at first.  It is sweetened with sucralose, which I am personally not a huge fan of, or any artificial sweeteners for that matter.

The spray was a mint variety, but I almost thought it had a bit of a cherry flavor at first and then noted a very mild mint flavor.  It quickly created a feeling of dry mouth/bitterness that lasted for about a minute.  It has maleic acid listed as an inactive ingredient, but this is an organic ingredient that gives items like wine its bitterness so I don’t know if that was leading to my experience there or not.  Then my mouth was moist again, maybe with even a bit more saliva than before applying, but did have an aftertaste of zinc that may be noted if you have ever had zinc lozenges in the past for quite a while after.

I used Cold-EEZE two more times at four hour intervals during that day and did not have any other symptoms that warranted use after that.

The active ingredient to Cold-EEZE is zincum gluconicum 2x (13.3mg) per 2 sprays.  The 2x for zinc gluconicum is just meaning a 1:100 ratio.  
Some of the drug facts:
Cold-EEZE Oral Spray is labeled for adults and children, 12 years and older.  Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to use in children under age 12.  If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a healthcare practitioner before use.  Avoid contact with eyes.  Do not take Cold-EEZE Oral Spray on an empty stomach.  It may cause minor stomach upset and do not eat or drink 15 minutes after use.  It states to avoid foods containing citric acid 1/2 hr before or after taking Cold-EEZE Oral Spray as it may diminish effectiveness.
In summary, I am not sure if it was Cold-EEZE or timing that made my sore throat go away.  I think it is a neat concept and is easy to use, but I personally would like to see a natural sweetener in this product and not see benzalkonium chloride in it to make me a repeat consumer.
Homepage: http://www.coldeeze.com/
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Disclosure:  I received a sample of this product in order to produce this review.  No other compensation was received.  The thoughts and feelings expressed are my own.  

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