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RapidMelts - Elderberry Citrus™

Zicam™ Cold Remedy Elderberry Citrus RapidMelts™

Zicam™ Elderberry Citrus RapidMelts™ can help shorten the duration of your cold when taken at the first sign. These quick-dissolve tablets are made with zinc and contain Sambucus nigra (elderberry). Try our Elderberry Citrus RapidMelts™ at the first sign to help shorten your cold.

  • SHORTEN COLDS. These homeopathic and dissolvable tablets, made with zinc, shorten colds when taken at the first sign, with elderberry to help relieve cold symptoms.‡
  • Dissolvable elderberry tablets melt in your mouth and are great for keeping on hand at home or bringing with you while traveling.
  • Non-drowsy, non-habit forming cold remedy.
  • #1 Cold Shortening 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.

Sambucus nigra 5x

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

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

ascorbic acid, crospovidone, D&C Red No. 27 aluminum lake, FD&C Blue No. 1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, mannitol, mono-ammonium glycyrrhizinate, natural and artificial flavor, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sucralose

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.