Start on quit day. Do not chew or swallow lozenge. Use 2mg if patient smoked first cigarette >30 mins after waking up; use 4mg if patient smoked first cigarette within 30 mins of waking up.

It is available in several forms, including lozenges, nasal sprays, syrups, and pills. Lozenges are the most common form of zinc for colds; they dissolve slowly in the mouth, allowing zinc to coat ...