Ingredients and use The only biologically active ingredients present in Zicam Cold Remedy are zinc acetate (2X = 1/100 dilution) and zinc gluconate (1X = 1/10 dilution). Other sources list the ionic zinc content as "33 mmol/L of zincum gluconium".

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

adults and children 12 years of age and older: take one medicated fruit drop at onset of symptoms. chew slowly and dissolve completely before swallowing. repeat every 2 - 3 hours, not to exceed 5 medicated drops 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.

Zicam® is made with zinc to shorten colds when taken at the first sign. † Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.

The products have been linked to long-lasting or permanent loss of smell called anosmia. In some cases, the loss of smell occurred after the first dose. "Loss of sense of smell is a serious risk for people who use these products for relief from cold symptoms," said Dr.

Zicam is completely different® from most other cold remedies because it actually shortens colds versus just temporarily relieving symptoms. These quick-dissolve tablets, made with zinc, shorten colds when taken at the first sign.

It is important to avoid zinc gluconate (found in Zicam and other over the counter zinc-containing nose sprays) because the FDA reports that it may cause permanent anosmia (loss of smell). Thankfully, there are a few things that may help your child's cold symptoms.

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.

Zinc is present in homeopathic medications such as Zicam® cold remedies, which are used to shorten the duration of the common cold and help relieve nasal congestion.

Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Using the medication too long or too often may worsen your symptoms or cause nasal congestion to clear up and come back. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 days of treatment.

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.

The products have been linked to long-lasting or permanent loss of smell called anosmia. In some cases, the loss of smell occurred after the first dose. "Loss of sense of smell is a serious risk for people who use these products for relief from cold symptoms," said Dr.

The current nasal Zicam products do not use zinc because of the potential for serious side effects - instead, the nasal formulas are plant-based. Zicam is marketed to be used by adults and children over age 12. Younger children should not use Zicam products and you should not use them if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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.

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