Acta paediatrica
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The prophylactic and therapeutic effectiveness of zinc sulphate on common cold in children.
To determine the efficacy of prophylactic administration of zinc sulphate in reducing the occurrence of the common cold in children, and to evaluate the efficacy of zinc sulphate in reducing the duration and severity of cold symptoms. ⋯ Zinc sulphate appears to be an easily administered, safe and well-tolerated alternative for the prevention and treatment of the common cold in children.