Zinc lozenges help with cold symptoms not just in your throat where the zinc is strongest, but also in your nose just as much.

Taking zinc acetate lozenges for colds, at doses up to about 90 mg per day, didn't cause any major side effects in studies with nearly 200 people.

Zinc lozenges might help with colds, but it depends on how much zinc you take and what type of zinc it is. Taking more than 75 mg a day works, while less doesn't, and acetate zinc works better than other kinds.

Taking high-dose zinc lozenges when you have a cold can shorten how long your nose runs by about a third, and studies show this works consistently for adults.

Taking high-dose zinc lozenges early when you have a cold can cut your cough time almost in half, making it one of the best symptoms to treat.

Taking zinc lozenges (like a special candy) right when you start feeling a cold can help you feel better. Using about 80-100 mg per day works best, and taking more than that doesn't give extra benefit.