Is Cold-EEZE safe for pregnant women?
The recommended daily allowance for zinc increases during pregnancy from 12 mg to 25 mg per day. A daily dosage of (6) six Cold-EEZE lozenges delivers 80 mg of elemental zinc. As pre-natal vitamins contain elevated dosages of zinc, and a normal 2000-calorie diet delivers approximately 10mg of zinc per day, the addition of as few as (1) one or (2) two Cold-EEZE lozenges (13.3 mg each) may exceed upper limits for daily intake or approximately 40 mg. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Your OB/GYN will have guidelines for which cough/cold products he or she recommends. Please refer to their recommendations.
