ZICAM COLD REMEDY RAPIDMELTS CITRUS- zinc acetate anhydrous and zinc gluconate tablet

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

ZINC ACETATE ANHYDROUS (UNII: H2ZEY72PME) (ZINC CATION - UNII:13S1S8SF37), ZINC GLUCONATE (UNII: U6WSN5SQ1Z) (ZINC CATION - UNII:13S1S8SF37)

Available from:

Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.

INN (International Name):

ZINC ACETATE ANHYDROUS

Composition:

ZINC CATION 2 [hp_X]

Administration route:

ORAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Reduces duration and severity of the common cold - reduces duration of the common cold - helps reduce severity of cold symptoms: sore throat stuffy nose sneezing coughing nasal congestion - 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.

Authorization status:

unapproved homeopathic

Summary of Product characteristics

ZICAM COLD REMEDY RAPIDMELTS CITRUS- ZINC ACETATE ANHYDROUS AND ZINC
GLUCONATE TABLET
MATRIXX INITIATIVES, INC.
_Disclaimer: This homeopathic product has not been evaluated by the
Food and Drug_
_Administration for safety or efficacy. FDA is not aware of scientific
evidence to support_
_homeopathy as effective._
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ZICAM COLD REMEDY RAPIDMELTS CITRUS
_DRUG FACTS_
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH TABLET)
Zincum aceticum 2x
Zincum gluconicum 1x
PURPOSE
Reduces duration and severity of the common cold
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.
WARNINGS
ASK A DOCTOR BEFORE USE IF YOU HAVE a sensitivity to zinc or are
allergic to zinc
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF symptoms persist or are accompanied by a
fever or
new symptoms occur
IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING, ask a health professional before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of overdose, get medical help
or contact a
Poison Control Center right away.
DIRECTIONS
FOR BEST RESULTS, USE AT THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD AND CONTINUE TO USE
UNTIL
SYMPTOMS COMPLETELY SUBSIDE
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adults and children 12 years of age and older:
take 1 tablet at the onset of symptoms
dissolve entire tablet in mouth. Do not chew. Do not swallow whole.
repeat every 2–3 hours, not to exceed 7 tablets 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
OTHER INFORMATION
store between 15-29°C (59-84°F)
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
ascorbic acid, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no. 6 aluminum lake,
magnesium stearate,
mannitol, mono-ammonium glycyrrhizinate, natural and artificial
flavor, sodium starch