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What Causes Metallic Taste In Mouth?

I have been taking Sugar Free Ricola on and off for a few days. I noticed today that my tongue is dark and I have a metallic taste in my mouth. Could these cough drops be the culprit? I aso just finished a Z-pack for a sinus infection. Just checking.
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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hello thanks for consulting at hcm..metallic taste could be due to the antibiotics usage ,, you may have loss of papilla hence loss of taste and metallic taste also,,clean your tongue with soft brush,,do salt water gargle, you may also need zinc supplements under the guidance of your ent or oral medicine specialist,,hope it helps,, take care,,
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What Causes Metallic Taste In Mouth?

hello thanks for consulting at hcm..metallic taste could be due to the antibiotics usage ,, you may have loss of papilla hence loss of taste and metallic taste also,,clean your tongue with soft brush,,do salt water gargle, you may also need zinc supplements under the guidance of your ent or oral medicine specialist,,hope it helps,, take care,,