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Leader Zinc Tablets Cherry Flavor 25 Chewable Tablets

Manufacturer
CARDINAL HEALTH
Effective date
2022-07-07
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
legacy-cache
Hydrated at
2026-08-01 21:57:25

Label at a glance#

ProductZinc Cold Therapy Cherry Flavor
Active ingredientZINC GLUCONATE
Label structure7 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

• for best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use as directed • adults and children 12 years of age and older: • chew one tablet completely at the onset of symptoms. Do not swallow tablets whole. • 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 ju...

Storage and handling

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Zincum Gluconicum 1x (11mg Zinc)

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Cold Remedy

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

  • may help reduce duration 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.

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

If symptoms persist beyond 7 days.

If pregnant or breast feeding

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

As ask health professional before use.

Keep Out of Reach of Children

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • for best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use as directed
  • adults and children 12 years of age and older:
  • chew one tablet completely at the onset of symptoms. Do not swallow tablets whole.
  • 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

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

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

ascorbic acid, crospovidone, flavors, magnesium stearate, sorbitol, starch, sucralose.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-467-2748

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 70000-0609-1

*Compare to Ionizable Zinc Content in Zicam® Cold Remedy Rapid Melts®

Zinc Cold Therapy
ZINCUM GLUCONICUM

Cherry Flavor

Naturally and Artificially Flavored

  • May help reduce the duration 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.

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

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

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Leader Zinc Cold Cherry Flavor 25 CT
Leader Zinc Cold Cherry Flavor 25 CT

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
70000-060970000-0609-1

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
ZINC GLUCONATEU6WSN5SQ1ZACTIB
ascorbic acidPQ6CK8PD0RIACT
CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M)68401960MKIACT
magnesium stearate70097M6I30IACT
SORBITOL506T60A25RIACT
STARCH, CORNO8232NY3SJIACT
sucralose96K6UQ3ZD4IACT

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