Zicam s nasal spray and gel versions were linked to a serious loss of the sense of smell anosmia which led the fda to issue a warning.
Airborne cold remedy side effects.
For this reason mayo clinic doctors caution against using such sprays.
Common side effects constipation cough headache intense abdominal pain nausea.
Tretinoin or isotretinoin vitamin a derivatives antacids.
Side effects may include.
Upset stomach or throwing up.
Warfarin coumadin or other blood thinners.
The official website does not list any side effects that one might experience after taking airborne aside from some sensitivity to any of the vitamins or herbal extracts but people who might be allergic to one of the ingredients of the product are advised to avoid using it or to consult a doctor.
And it may have a downside.
Mild gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea nausea and abdominal cramps are common however.
Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs nsaids like advil aleve or motrin.
Many people who used zinc nasal sprays suffered a permanent loss of smell.
Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away.
No one knows what the side effects of the herbs might be chinese vitex for instance has been linked to increases in blood pressure.
Upset stomach or throwing up.
As a result it s not clear what the effective dose and treatment schedule would be.
Zinc turns out to have some worrisome side effects too.
This supplement has nothing to back it up.
Zinc especially in lozenge form also has side effects including nausea or a bad taste in the mouth.