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Zinc Cold Therapy Citrus Flavor drug information

ZINC GLUCONATE
RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC · ORAL

Product NDC: 68163-118

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Generic nameZINC GLUCONATE
Labeler / manufacturerRARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC
RouteORAL
Drug classDrug class not supplied in source label
Product NDC68163-118
Label effective date2026-09-08

Official product label reference

Zinc Cold Therapy Citrus Flavor — RARITAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC

This page contains 14 source sections for ZINC GLUCONATE, oral route. Label set b859382d-9fa6-4cf1-b659-95b863f68d58, version 9.

Retrieved 2026-10-02 · openFDA dataset updated 2026-10-02 · Check the current DailyMed label

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Uses described in the label

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.

Purpose

Purpose Cold Remedy
Dosage and administration — label text
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.
Warnings
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
Unclassified section
Drug Facts Active Ingredient (in each tablet Zincum Gluconicum 1x (11mg Zinc) Purpose Cold Remedy
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient (in each tablet Zincum Gluconicum 1x (11mg Zinc) Purpose Cold Remedy
Ask a doctor before use
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.
When to stop use and seek help
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days.
Pregnancy or breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Child safety
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
Storage and handling
Other information • do not take zinc tablets on an empty stomach to avoid possible minor stomach upset. • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredient
Inactive ingredients ascorbic acid, crospovidone, FD&C Yellow No. 6, flavor, magnesium stearate, sorbitol, starch, sucralose
Questions
Questions or comments? 1-866-467-2748
Package label principal display panel
Table text from source: | **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.

Official sources and product identifiers

Substances listed: ZINC GLUCONATE

Package NDC codes

68163-118-25

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