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Zinc lozenges available over the counter come in doses ranging from 5-13.3 milligrams per lozenge. Sucking on a zinc lozenge every few hours until you reach 75-100 milligrams may help fight a cold.

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Object Details maker John F. Hancock Location Currently not on view Credit Line Gift of Schrader's Pharmacy, through Harry L. Schrader date made ca 1900 ID Number MG.302607.170 catalog number ...

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