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

Zicam is completely different® from most other cold remedies because it actually shortens colds versus just temporarily relieving symptoms. This zinc-free homeopathic formula is delivered in our proprietary swab form. These unique swabs allow for gentle application of our patented gel formula in nasal passages.

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.

Zicam and other zinc gluconate solutions can potentially be beneficial when ingested through the mouth, injected into the bloodstream, or applied on the skin. However, the compound can be toxic if it reaches certain cells or nerve receptors located inside the nasal cavity.

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.

What is Zicam Sinus Relief? Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Zicam Sinus Relief (for the nose) is for temporary relief of nasal congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or the common cold.

headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness. high blood pressure. increase in runny or stuffy nose. nervousness.

Side Effects of Zicam are Depression, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fatigue, Memory impairment, Blurred vision, Constipation, Sleepiness, Abnormal behavior, Cognitive impairment, Abnormality of voluntary movements, Nervousness, Upper respiratory tract infection, Allergic reaction, Influenza, Pain during periods, Difficulty in ...

Summary. Oral Zicam products claim to help with cold symptoms and shorten the length of a cold, but there's limited evidence about how safe and effective they are. The current nasal Zicam products do not use zinc because of the potential for serious side effects - instead, the nasal formulas are plant-based.

In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada advised consumers to avoid intranasal versions of Zicam Cold Remedy because of a risk of damage to the sense of smell, leading the manufacturer to withdraw these versions from the U.S. market.

In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada advised consumers to avoid intranasal versions of Zicam Cold Remedy because of a risk of damage to the sense of smell, leading the manufacturer to withdraw these versions from the U.S. market.

The products have no proven benefits. Matrixx has received more than 800 reports of Zicam users losing their sense of smell but did not provide those reports to the F.D.A., said Deborah M.