FDA Label for Zinc Cold Therapy

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Zinc Cold Therapy Product Label

The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Amerisource Bergen. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.

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Drug Facts


Otc - Purpose



Active ingredient (in each tablet)Purpose

Cold Remedy

Zincum Gluconicum 1x(11 mgZinc)


Uses



  • •may help reduce duration and severity of cold symptoms
    • •sore throat
    • •stuffy nose
    • •sneezing
    • •coughing
    •  This product was formulated to help reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms and was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.

Otc - Ask Doctor



  • •a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc
  • •are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin therapy, zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines.

Otc - Stop Use



Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days.


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 ControlCenterright away at 1-800-222-1222


Directions



  • For best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use as directed
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    • adults and children 12 years of age and older:
      • •chew one tablet at the onset of symptoms
      • •repeat every 3 hours 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
      • •recommended daily dose is 6 tablets for adults and 4 tablets for ages 12 through 17
      • Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor before use.

Other Information



  • •Do not take zinc tablets on an empty stomach to avoid possible minor stomach upset.
  • •Store at room temperature

Inactive Ingredients



ascorbic acid, crospovidone, FD&C yellow # 6 lake, magnesium stearate, natural and artificial flavor sorbitol, starch ,sucralose


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* Compare to Ionizable Zinc Content in Zicam® Cold Remedy RapidMelts ®

Zinc Cold Therapy

Citrus Flavor
Naturally and Artificially Flavored

May help reduce duration and severity of cold symptoms**

  •  Sugar Free
  •  Homeopathic†
  • 25 CHEWABLE TABLETS

    DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

    †CLAIM IS BASED ONLY ON THEORIES OF HOMEOPATHY FROM 1700S NOT ACCEPTED BY MOST MODERN MEDICAL EXPERTS .THERE IS NO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT THE PRODUCT WORKS

    **THIS PRODUCT IS A HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY, AS SUCH, IT HAS NOT UNDERGONE REVIEW ON APPROVAL BY THE FDA AND THEREFORE HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO BE SAFE OR EFFECTIVE TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, PREVENT, MITIGATE OR CURE ANY CONDITION OR DISEASE.

    Distributed by:

    AmerisourceBergen

    1300Morris Drive

    Chesterbrook ,PA 19087

    Visit us at

    www.goodneighbor pharmacy.com

    IMPORTANT:Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Matrixx Initiatives, Inc, owner of the registered trademarks Zicam® Cold Remedy Rapidmelts®


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