Cold remedies

[Dana66CKD]

Hello all. Anyone have any input on using zinc, sugar-free lozenges for mild sore throat. Have used hot, salt-water gargling and antiseptic wash, but before being diagnosed with CKD stage 2. I give grandkids zinc, honey, cherry as antiviral throat lozenge. Is it okay to use with ckd?

[Turtlepad513]

i have used zinc and regular losanfges, so it’s probably fine.

I now gargle without the salt, with just warm water.

[Turtlepad513]

i have used zinc and losanges, so I think so, yes.

I’d switch no salt in warm water for gargling though.

[drmind]

It's best to check with your nephologist or at least your primary. And, I'd check with the children's pediatrician before medicating them with supplements. Best.