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"Zinc Cold Therapy Citrus Flavor ZINC GLUCONATE ZINC GLUCONATE ZINC CATION ascorbic acid CROSPOVIDONE (120 .MU.M) FD&C Yellow No. 6 magnesium stearate SORBITOL STARCH, CORN sucralose Biconcave RP118"
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"Drug Facts Active Ingredient (in each tablet Zincum Gluconicum 1x (11mg Zinc) Purpose Cold Remedy"
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"Active Ingredient (in each tablet Zincum Gluconicum 1x (11mg Zinc) Purpose Cold Remedy"
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"Uses • may help reduce duration and severity of cold symptoms • sore throat • stuffy nose • sneezing • coughing This product was formulated to help reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms and was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies."
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"Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have • a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc • are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin therapy, zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days. 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 at 1-800-222-1222"
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"Ask a doctor before use if you have • a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc • are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin therapy, zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines.",
"Ask a doctor before use if you have • a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc • are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin therapy, zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines.",
"• a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic to zinc • are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin therapy, zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines."
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"Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days."
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"If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use."
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"Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222"
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"Directions • For best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use as directed • adults and children 12 years of age and older: • chew one tablet completely at the onset of symptoms. Do not swallow tablets whole. • repeat every 3 hours 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 • recommended daily dose is 6 tablets for adults and 4 tablets for ages 12 through 17 • Children under 12 years of age: Consult a doctor before use."
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"Other information • do not take zinc tablets on an empty stomach to avoid possible minor stomach upset. • store at room temperature"
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"Inactive ingredients ascorbic acid, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, magnesium stearate, sorbitol, starch, sucralose"
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"Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748"
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"PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL *Compare to Ionizable Zinc Content in Zicam ® Cold Remedy Rapid Melts ® DRxCHOICE ® NDC# 68163-118-25 Zinc Cold Therapy Zincum Gluconicum May help reduce duration and severity of cold symptoms** SUGAR FREE Homeopathic† Citrus Flavor Naturally and Artificially Flavored 25 CHEWABLE TABLETS DO NOT USE IF PRINTED INNER SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING **THIS PRODUCT IS A HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY, AS SUCH, IT HAS NOT UNDERGONE REVIEW OR APPROVAL BY THE FDA AND THEREFORE HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO BE SAFE OR EFFECTIVE TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, PREVENT, MITIGATE OR CURE ANY CONDITION OR DISEASE. †CLAIM IS BASED ONLY ON THEORIES OF HOMEOPATHY FROM 1700S NOT ACCEPTED BY MOST MODERN MEDICAL EXPERTS .THERE IS NO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT THE PRODUCT WORKS IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling. * This product is not manufactured or distributed by Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., owner of the registered trademarks Zicam ® Cold Remedy Rapidmelts ® . Manufactured by: Raritan Pharmaceuticals 8 Joanna Court, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Zinc COld Therapy Citrus Flavor"
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**THIS PRODUCT IS A HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY, AS SUCH, IT HAS NOT UNDERGONE REVIEW OR APPROVAL BY THE FDA AND THEREFORE HAS NOT BEEN DEMONSTRATED TO BE SAFE OR EFFECTIVE TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, PREVENT, MITIGATE OR CURE ANY CONDITION OR DISEASE.
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†CLAIM IS BASED ONLY ON THEORIES OF HOMEOPATHY FROM 1700S NOT ACCEPTED BY MOST MODERN MEDICAL EXPERTS .THERE IS NO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE THAT THE PRODUCT WORKS
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IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.