Gluten-Free Cold Medicine

Being sick is no fun for anyone. Trying to confirm that your cold medicine is gluten-free when you feel horrible seems like the hardest task in the world. There is a list that I use as my go-to for gluten-free medication information that can be viewed here.  My dad swears by Cold-Eeze. Every time I have had a cold since he started to use it, he is always telling me to go get some. I have never gone out of the way to check the gluten-free status up until I received an email about Cold-Eeze. I was thrilled when I found that it was gluten-free!

Cold-Eeze is available in lozenges or oral spray. There are 10 different flavors of the lozenges, including 4 sugar-free flavors.  Those flavors are:

• Cherry
• Honey Lemon
• Strawberries & Cream
• Tropical Orange
• Lemon Lime
• Mint Frost
• Sugar-Free Honey Lemon
• Sugar-Free Wild Cherry
• Sugar-Free Pomegranate
• Sugar-Free Chocolate Mint (safe for diabetics)

More information from Cold-Eeze:

Cold-EEZE reduces the severity and duration of the common cold.

It actually shortens your cold to help you get well sooner!

Here are a few things you should know:

• The Cold-EEZE proprietary (zinc gluconate) formula is believed by researchers to interfere with the cold virus’ ability to reproduce.
• The Cold-EEZE brand is the #1 pharmacist-recommended zinc cold remedy. (Source: Pharmacy Times OTC survey — June 2010, Page 80)
• Cold-EEZE uses natural flavors and has no preservatives or colors. It is non-drowsy, non-agitating and does not affect blood pressure.
• Cold-EEZE has legions of fans!

For Best Results:

• Cold-EEZE treatment should begin within 24-48 hours of the start of a cold and be used daily until all symptoms resolve. The earlier, the better.
• Completely dissolve a Cold-EEZE lozenge in your mouth. Do not chew. Repeat every 2 to 4 hours as needed.
• The recommended daily dosage is 6 lozenges per day, which means an 18 count bag/box is a 3-day supply of Cold-EEZE for adults.
• Children 12-17 can take 4 lozenges per day.
• Consult your healthcare professional before giving Cold-EEZE to children under 12 years of age.
• Cold-EEZE is safe to take with most other medications including other symptom relievers.
• Avoid stomach upset — do not take Cold-EEZE lozenges on an empty stomach.
• Avoid citrus fruits and juices, as well as other products containing citric acid, 30 minutes before and after taking Cold-EEZE lozenges, as they may diminish product effectiveness.
• Zinc may interfere with the absorption of minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline as well as Coumadin. Ask a Doctor prior to using Cold-EEZE.
• Clinical studies demonstrated that results will vary but that on average, Cold-EEZE will shorten your cold by nearly half. As a consumer, if you are not satisfied with the results from taking Cold-EEZE, please contact us to receive a full refund of your purchase price.

NEW Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Oral Spray

Two Sprays & Go!

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.

The lozenges are labeled “gluten-free” on the back of the box and I was assured that the spray is as well.  I am not a fan of traditional cold medicines at all.  The side effects are almost worse than enduring the symptoms of the cold, in my opinion.  I love that Cold-Eeze is homeopathic and doesn’t cause drowsiness, lightheadedness, or affect blood pressure. I am going to make sure to keep this on hand for the next time I have any inkling of a cold, so I can try to shorten the duration.

Have you tried Cold-Eeze?  Has it worked for you? What do you usually use when you feel a cold coming on?