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Zicam® Cold Remedy® Cherry RapidMelts®

Zicam® RapidMelts® can help shorten the duration of your cold when taken at the first sign. These quick-dissolve tablets contain zinc. Try our Cherry RapidMelts® at the first sign of a cold to help shorten your cold and relieve nasal congestion.

  • SHORTENS COLDS. These homeopathic and dissolvable tablets are made with zinc to help shorten the duration of the common cold when taken at the first sign.
  • Melt in your mouth and great for bringing with you on the go so you have them whenever you need.
  • Non-drowsy cold remedy.
  • #1 Pharmacist Recommended brand ‡
  • #1 Cold Shortening Brand*

#1 Oral Cold Remedy Brand
Drug Facts

Drug Facts

Active ingredients (in each tablet)

Zincum aceticum 2x

Zincum gluconicum 1x

Purpose: Reduces duration of common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion.

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

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
  • 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

artificial flavor, crospovidone, FD&C red no. 40 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, mono-ammonium glycyrrhizinate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sucralose

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References

‡ Based on survey of pharmacist recommendations: For zinc lozenges, zinc cold remedies & homeopathic cold products. Pharmacy Times® OTC Guide®, June 2021

* based on unit sales data, IRI Total US Multi-Outlet, latest 52 weeks-ending 11/21/21