ZICAM COLD REMEDY- zinc acetate anhydrous and zinc gluconate lozenge
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
Disclaimer: This homeopathic product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for safety or efficacy. FDA is not aware of scientific evidence to support homeopathy as effective.
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Active ingredients (in each lozenge)
Zincum aceticum 2x
Zincum gluconicum 2x
Purposes
Reduces duration and severity of the common cold
Uses
- reduces duration of the common cold
- helps reduce severity of cold symptoms:
- sore throat
- stuffy nose
- sneezing
- coughing
- nasal congestion
Zicam® Cold Remedy was formulated to shorten the duration of the common cold and was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.
Warnings
Sore throat warning
If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms, including cough, persist, recur or are accompanied by a fever, rash, or persistent headache, or if new symptoms occur. A persistent cough that lasts for more than one week may be a sign of a serious condition.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
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for best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use until symptoms completely subside
- adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- take 1 lozenge at the onset of symptoms. Completely dissolve lozenge in mouth. Do not chew. Do not swallow whole.
- repeat every 2 – 3 hours, not to exceed 7 lozenges in 24 hours. Take until symptoms are gone.
- to avoid minor stomach upset, do not take on an empty stomach
- do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use. Do not eat or drink citrus fruits or juices for 30 minutes before or after use. Otherwise, drink plenty of fluids.
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor before use
Other information
- store between 15-29°C (59-84°F)
- avoid freezing and excessive heat
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, malic acid, menthol, natural flavors, purified water, sucralose, sucrose
Distributed by Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 25 Lozenge Pouch Carton
NDC 62750-079-10
ZICAM®
COLD REMEDY
SHORTENS COLDS
+ SOOTHES SORE THROATS
AND COUGHS
TAKE AT THE FIRST
SIGN OF A COLD
THE
PRE-COLD®
MEDICINE
CLINICALLY PROVEN
TO SHORTEN COLDS
LOZENGES
GREAT TASTING
Wild Cherry Flavor
HOMEOPATHIC
25
Individually Wrapped
LOZENGES
Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.