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Zinc Cold therapy — THE KROGER CO.,

This page contains 14 source sections for ZINC GLUCONATE, oral route. Label set e2d22c18-a32a-4bf6-8ee2-78ae3e41ba96, 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

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 at the onset of symptoms ▪ 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

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Drug Facts

Active ingredient

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 # 6 lake, magnesium stearate, natural and artificial flavor sorbitol, starch ,sucralose

Questions

Questions or comments? 1-800-632-6900

Package label principal display panel

Table text from source: | †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 | **THIS PRODUCT IS A HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY, AS SUCH, IT HAS NOT UNDERGONE REVIEW ON 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. | IMPORTANT: Keep this carton for future reference on full labeling.

Official sources and product identifiers

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Substances listed: ZINC GLUCONATE

Package NDC codes

30142-999-25

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Zinc Cold therapy drug information