DFDA

Zinc (lozenges/syrup)

Treatment for Upper Respiratory Infections

Typical Dosage: 75-80mg elemental zinc per day

Effectiveness
55%
Safety Score
85%
Clinical Trials
22
Participants
5.2K

Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)

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Treatment Details
Dosage Range
75-80mg elemental zinc per day
Time to Effect
Days (reduction in overall duration)
Treatment Duration
5-7 days, started within 24 hours of symptom onset
Evidence Quality
MODERATE
Number Needed to Treat (NNT)
8(Treat 8 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Number Needed to Harm (NNH)
600(Treat 600 patients to see 1 additional serious adverse event)
Confidence Score
70%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$15
Monitoring:$600
Side Effect Mgmt:$0
Total Annual:$615
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENT
QALYs Gained
0.002
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$27.27
Zinc (lozenges/syrup) Outcomes

for Upper Respiratory Infections

Efficacy Outcomes
Overall Effectiveness
+55%
Response Rate
+55%
Common Side Effects
Taste disturbance (metallic taste)
+40%
Nausea/stomach upset
+15%
Diarrhea
+5%

Sources:

nih.gov
cmaj.ca
nih.gov

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Active Clinical Trials
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