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Lozenges - Zinc and Elderberry

Zicam™ Cold Remedy Zinc and Elderberry Lozenges

Shorten your cold* with Zicam Zinc and Elderberry Lozenges. Zicam™ Cold Remedy Lozenges are made with zinc and help shorten the duration of the common cold when taken at the first sign. These homeopathic throat lozenges help relieve nasal congestion and contain elderberry to help relieve cold symptoms.‡

  • MADE WITH ZINC: These cold remedy lozenges contain zinc, which helps shorten the length of colds when taken at the first sign.
  • SHORTEN YOUR COLD: Our lozenges are different from most other cold medicine that just treats symptoms; They shorten colds when taken at the first sniffle, sneeze or cough.
  • GREAT TASTING: Getting better tastes better with Zicam Cold Remedy. These lozenges include delicious elderberry to help relieve cold symptoms.‡
  • Individually wrapped throat lozenges make it convenient to take anywhere. Great for on-the-go.
  • Non-drowsy, non-habit forming cold remedy
  • From the #1 Cold Shortening Brand†

Drug Facts

Drug Facts

Active Ingredients

Zincum aceticum 2x

Zincum gluconicum 2x

Sambucus nigra 4x (elderberry)

Purpose: Helps relieve cold symptoms‡

Uses

Reduces duration of common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion.

Zicam™ Cold Remedy was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.

Warnings

Sore throat warning: 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.
Cough warning: A persistent cough may be a sign of a serious condition. If cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by fever, rash, or persistent headache, consult a doctor.
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, including coughing, persist or are accompanied by a fever, rash, 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
  • 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

Other information

  • Store between 15-29°C (59-84°F)
  • Avoid freezing and excessive heat

Inactive Ingredients

citric acid, corn syrup, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, glycerin, malic acid, purified water, soy lecithin, sucralose, sucrose

I will recommend ZICAM to all my friends!
Marty, AK

References

*When taken at the first sign.

**These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

†Based on unit sales data, IRI total US Multi-Outlet, latest 52 weeks-ending 04/19/2026.

‡Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.