Active ingredientZINC ACETATE ANHYDROUS, ZINC GLUCONATE
Label structure10 sections
Indications and 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.
Dosage and administration
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 stom...
Storage and handling
store between 15-29°C (59-84°F) avoid freezing and excessive heat
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
WARNINGS SECTION
Sore throat warning
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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.
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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
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