Rite Aid Cherry Zinc Lozenges
- Manufacturer
- Rite Aid | Bestco LLC
- Effective date
- 2022-05-05
- Label type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
- Version
- 1
- Source
- legacy-cache
- Hydrated at
- 2026-08-01 22:01:54
Label at a glance#
Contacts and useful links#
Label contents#
Full prescribing information#
OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Active ingredient (in each lozenge)
Zincum Gluconicum 2X HPUS
The letters "HPUS" indicate that the active ingredient is in the official Homeopathic Pharmacoeia of the United States.
OTC - PURPOSE SECTION
Purpose
Cold Relief
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
Uses
- reduces the duration of nasal congestion and shortens the length of the common cold
WARNINGS SECTION
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc or any of the other ingredients in this product.
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on coumadin therapy; zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
- to avoid minor stomach upset, do not dissolve lozenges on an empty stomach
- avoid citrus fruits or juices and products containing citric acid 1/2 hour before or after taking, as they may diminish effectiveness
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask doctor if symptoms persists for more than 7 days or are accompanied by a fever
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant of breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children.
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
- adults and children 12 years and over
- for best results, begin treatment at start of symptoms (within 24 - 48 hours of onset)
- completely dissolve lozenges in mouth. (Do not swallow whole. Do not chew.)
- repeat every 2 - 4 hours as needed until symptoms subside
- do not exceed 6 lozenges for adults and 4 lozenges for children ages 12 - 17 in a 24 hour period
- for children under 12 years of age, consult a health professional prior to use
OTHER SAFETY INFORMATION
Other information
- not formulated to be effective for treatment of influenza or allergies
- store in a cool dry place after opening
- no artificial colors or preservatives
- Zinc content per lozenge: 13.3 mg
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
Inactive ingredients: Corn starch, corn syrup, glycerine, glycine, medium chain triglycerides, natural flavors, soybean oil, sucrose and water.
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
Questions? Or to report an adverse event call 1-800-245-2898. Monday - Friday, 9AM to 4PM EST
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Products#
Every source-derived product name is available through these pages.
- Rite Aid Cherry Zinc Lozenges
- Zinc Gluconate
- ZINC ACETATE
- ZINC CATION
- WATER
NDC Codes#
| Product NDC | Package NDC |
|---|---|
| 11822-0082 | 11822-0082-1 |
Ingredients#
Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.
| Name | UNII | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| ZINC ACETATE | FM5526K07A | ACTIB |
| WATER | 059QF0KO0R | IACT |
Source Document#
openFDA label cross-check#
OpenFDA label data provides additional search and identifier links. DailyMed’s Structured Product Label is the canonical label on FDA.report. Matching records are deduplicated before they are shown below.
| Brand | Generic | Manufacturer | SPL set ID | Effective date | Available safety fields | Join |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08a49589-0c50-2988-e063-6394a90a6fcb | de4b5a72-2353-1512-e053-2a95a90a9a0e | 2023-10-26 | Warnings | de4b5a72-2353-1512-e053-2a95a90a9a0e |
Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#
Adverse event summaries are temporarily unavailable. Other product information remains available.
