CVS Health Zinc Tablets Citrus Flavor 25 Chewable Tablets

Manufacturer: CVS PHARMACY, INC
Effective date: 2026-08-13
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 8
Source: daily-update
Hydrated at: 2026-08-18 02:01:25

Label at a glance#

ProductCVS Health Cold Remedy Citrus 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

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

PhoneLabel contact1-866-467-2748

PhoneLabel contact1-800-SHOP CVS

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, FD&C Yellow No. 6, magnesium stearate, flavors, sorbitol, starch ,sucralose.

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-866-467-2748

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Health_™

NDC 69842-688-25

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

SUGAR FREE

Non-Drowsy
Cold Remedy

ZINCUM GLUCONICUM

Take at the first sign of a cold
May help reduce the duration of cold symptoms*
Non-habit forming
No known drug interactions

Citrus Flavor

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 Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., owner of the registered trademarks Zicam^® Cold Remedy Rapidmelts^®
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CVS Helth Non Drowsy COld Remedy Citrus Flavor

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CVS Health Cold Remedy Citrus Flavor
ZINC GLUCONATE
ZINC CATION
ascorbic acid
CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M)
FD&C Yellow No. 6
magnesium stearate
SORBITOL
STARCH, CORN
sucralose

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
69842-688	69842-688-25

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
ZINC GLUCONATE	U6WSN5SQ1Z	ACTIB
ascorbic acid	PQ6CK8PD0R	IACT
CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M)	68401960MK	IACT
FD&C Yellow No. 6	H77VEI93A8	IACT
magnesium stearate	70097M6I30	IACT
SORBITOL	506T60A25R	IACT
STARCH, CORN	O8232NY3SJ	IACT
sucralose	96K6UQ3ZD4	IACT

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Version	Effective date	Source	Hydrated
7	2025-12-08	full-release	2026-06-01 02:35:41

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
Brand	Generic	Manufacturer	SPL set ID	Effective date	Available safety fields	Join
CVS Health Cold Remedy Citrus Flavor	ZINC GLUCONATE	CVS PHARMACY, INC	d32dedd1-8db8-427e-a925-fe5ebb549880	2026-08-13	Warnings	Exact identifier ndc (package): 69842-688-25 ndc (product): 69842-688 ndc11 (package): 69842068825 spl id: 63c7df88-ab53-43f3-b7a1-d9ed9bff5e52 spl set id: d32dedd1-8db8-427e-a925-fe5ebb549880

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