17 Herbs and Nutrients including: Vitamins A, C and E; Riboflavin; Magnesium; Zinc; Selenium; Manganese; Sodium; Potassium; Amino Acids; An Herbal Extract Blend, which includes Echinacea, Maltodextrin and Forsythia.
Also contains other ingredients for flavoring.
1 tablet or 1 On-the-Go packet.
Airborne is intended to help you ward off colds and the flu. It helps boost your immune system so you won't get sick when you are exposed to large groups of people.
Take Airborne® tablets two or three days before entering a crowded place (such as an airplane, movie theater or school).
Dissolve 1 tablet in a glass of water and drink.
Repeat as necessary every 3-4 hours, not to exceed 3 doses in one day.
Also available as an On-the-Go formula.
Drop one packet into a bottle of water and wait until it dissolves to drink.
Airborne is available at many drug and retail stores throughout the United States and at www.airbornehealth.com.
The suggested retail price for a tube (10 tablets) is $6.99.
The manufacturer lists no side effects, but if you have a sensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients, you should not take Airborne.
Flavors include:
- Original Zesty Orange
- Lemon-Lime (Tablet and On-The-Go Formula)
- Pink Grapefruit
- Grape (Airborne Jr.)
- Hot Apple Cider (Nighttime Formula)
This product can be used as a dietary supplement, but a multivitamin should not be taken when taking Airborne. Taking both Airborne and a multivitamin daily will result in an overdose of certain vitamins and this could cause serious side effects.
Airborne Jr. is available for kids ages 4 to 10. It is not recommended for children under 4, unless instructed by a doctor.
Is Airborne Safe for Pregnant or Nursing Mothers?
Women who are nursing or pregnant should not take this product unless instructed to do so by their doctors.
Is Airborne Regulated by the FDA?
No.
The disclaimer reads: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Reference:
"Airborne Health FAQs." Airborne Effervescent Health Formula. 2006. Airborne, Inc.. 12 Dec 2006 <http://www.airbornehealth.com/cnav_faqs.php>.
