FDA Label for Zicam Cold Remedy
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Zicam Cold Remedy Product Label
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredients (In Each Lozenge)
Zincum aceticum 2x
Zincum gluconicum 2x
Purpose
Reduces duration of the common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion
Uses
- reduces duration of the common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion
- soothes sore throats and coughs
Zicam ® Cold Remedy was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.
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.
Otc - Ask Doctor
If you are allergic or sensitive to zinc, consult a doctor before using.
Otc - Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist or are accompanied by a fever or new symptoms occur.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- 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, flavors, malic acid, purified water, sucralose, sucrose
Principal Display Panel - 25 Lozenge Pouch Carton
ZICAM ®
COLD REMEDY
SHORTENS COLDS
SOOTHES SORE THROATS
AND COUGHS +
GREAT TASTING!
TAKE AT THE FIRST
SIGN OF A COLD
THE
PRE-COLD
®
MEDICINE
SHORTENS COLDS
LOZENGES
Wild Cherry Flavor
HOMEOPATHIC
25
Individually Wrapped
LOZENGES
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