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Natural Factors Zinc Lozenges with Echinamide, Elderberry & Vitamin C - Cherry (60 Lozenges)
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About This Product
Natural Factors Zinc Lozenges with Echinamide, Elderberry & Vitamin C in cherry flavour combine 10 mg of zinc with black elderberry, echinacea and vitamin C in a lozenge that dissolves in the mouth. There are 60 lozenges in the bottle. Helps to maintain immune function.
What these zinc lozenges are licensed for
It is licensed for sale by Health Canada and bears NPN 80111311. The licence also lists:
- Black Elder is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms of colds and flus (such as coughs, sore throat and mucus buildup of the upper respiratory tract).
- Black Elder is traditionally used in Herbal Medicine to promote sweating (diaphoretic), to help relieve fever (in cases of common colds, flus).
- Source of an antioxidant for the maintenance of good health.
- Helps in energy metabolism and tissue formation.
- Helps in connective tissue formation.
- Helps to prevent zinc deficiency.
What is in each lozenge
The largest ingredient is 125 mg of a 4:1 black elderberry extract from the fruit of Sambucus nigra. Next is 30 mg of Echinamide echinacea powder, made from the top and root of Echinacea purpurea; Natural Factors grows its echinacea organically in Canada. Each lozenge also gives 25 mg of vitamin C as sodium ascorbate and 10 mg of zinc as zinc gluconate.
The cherry flavour comes from natural flavour, sweetened with cane sugar and monk fruit extract. The other non-medicinal ingredients are citric acid, magnesium stearate and stearic acid. There are no artificial colours or preservatives.
How to take it
Adults let 1 lozenge dissolve slowly in the mouth 3 times a day, with food. Take it a few hours apart from other medications or natural health products, and check with a health care practitioner before using it for longer than 8 weeks. Ask first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or take immunosuppressive medication. Keep out of the reach of children. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
How it compares
The same formula also comes in a Honey Blossom flavour. At 3 lozenges a day, one bottle covers 20 days.
Who it suits
Adults who like to have zinc, elderberry and vitamin C on hand during cold and flu season, and anyone who prefers a lozenge to swallowing a capsule.
Natural Factors Zinc Lozenges FAQ
How much zinc is in each lozenge?
10 mg, from zinc gluconate.
How many can I take in a day?
The label gives 1 lozenge 3 times a day for adults.
Is there sugar in it?
Yes. Cane sugar and monk fruit extract sweeten the lozenge.
Is there another flavour?
Yes, Natural Factors also makes a Honey Blossom version with the same formula.
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Quick Facts
How to Take
Directions
Adults: Dissolve 1 lozenge in the mouth 3 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Take with food, a few hours before or after taking other medications or natural health products. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 8 weeks.
Cautions and warnings: Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications to suppress the immune system (immunosuppressive medications). Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a progressive systemic disease such as tuberculosis, collagenosis, multiple sclerosis, AIDS and/or HIV infection or an auto-immune disorder. Keep out of the reach of children.
Known adverse reactions: Diuretic effect may occur. Stop use if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs.
Full Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients
Each lozenge
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Black elderberry extract 4:1 (Sambucus nigra subsp. nigra) (fruit) | 125 mg |
| Echinacea powder (Echinacea purpurea) (herb top and root) | 30 mg |
| Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate) | 25 mg |
| Zinc (zinc gluconate) | 10 mg |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Cane sugar, citric acid, flavour, magnesium stearate, monk fruit extract, stearic acid.