Uses. Reduces duration of common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion. Zicam® Cold Remedy was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.

Two forms of zinc are the active ingredient in these products. The labels will say zincum aceticum and zincum gluconicum . These are the homeopathic names for zinc acetate and zinc gluconate .

adults and children 12 years of age and older:

1. take 1 tablet at the onset of symptoms.
2. dissolve entire tablet in mouth. Do not chew.
3. repeat every 2 - 3 hours, not to exceed 7 tablets in 24 hours.
4. to avoid minor stomach upset, do not take on an empty stomach.
5. do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use.

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.

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers to stop using certain Zicam nasal cold remedy products, saying they can cause users to lose their sense of smell permanently. Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and two other products are the subject of a new FDA warning to consumers.

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.

Zicam® offers a range of products for nasal cleansing and congestion/sinus relief products. Homeopathic, for non-drowsy relief of sneezing, runny nose, itchy, watery eyes.

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.

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.

Yes, Zicam products are regulated as OTC drugs by the FDA.

Serious side effects

• Blurred vision.
• fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat.
• headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness.
• high blood pressure.
• increase in runny or stuffy nose.
• nervousness.
• trembling.
• trouble in sleeping.

Do not insert swab more than 1/4" past nasal opening. discard swab after use. wait at least 30 seconds before blowing nose. use 1 tube every 3 hours, not to exceed 5 tubes in one 24 hour period.