Zicam Cold Remedy

Uses .

[ zinc acetate (zincum aceticum) oropharyngeal; zinc gluconate (zincum gluconicum) oropharyngeal ]

trace mineral for reducing common cold duration, severity; unapproved homeopathic product not evaluated by FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality

Dosing .

Special Note

[ dosing clarification ]

Info: unapproved homeopathic product not evaluated by FDA for safety, effectiveness, or quality

12 yo and older

[ lozenge ]

Dose: 1 lozenge PO q2-3h prn; Start: w/in 24h of sx onset; Max: 7 lozenges/24h; Info: dissolve in mouth; do not cut/crush/chew/swallow lozenge; avoid food/drink 15-30min before and after use

[ orally disintegrating tablet ]

Dose: 1 tab PO q2-3h prn; Start: w/in 24h of sx onset; Max: 7 tabs/24h; Info: dissolve in mouth; do not cut/crush/chew/swallow tab; avoid food/drink 15-30min before and after use

[ chewable ]

Dose: 1 piece PO q2-3h prn; Start: w/in 24h of sx onset; Max: 5 pieces/24h; Info: slowly chew and dissolve in mouth; do not swallow whole; avoid food/drink 15-30min before and after use

[ topical spray ]

Dose: 4 sprays PO q2-3h prn; Start: w/in 24h of sx onset; Max: 7 doses/24h; Info: leave in mouth x15sec, then swallow; avoid food/drink 15-30min before and after use

renal considerations

[ zinc acetate (zincum aceticum) oropharyngeal; zinc gluconate (zincum gluconicum) oropharyngeal ]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic considerations

[ zinc acetate (zincum aceticum) oropharyngeal; zinc gluconate (zincum gluconicum) oropharyngeal ]

not defined