Cold Eeze

Zinc Gluconate · Lozenge · Oral

Over the counter Copper Absorption Inhibitor

Active ingredient

Active Ingredient (per lozenge) Zinc Gluconate 2X HPUS (2.3%) (13.3mg Zinc) The letters 'HPUS' indicate that the active ingredient is in the official Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.

Purpose

Purpose Cold Remedy

Uses

Uses Reduces the duration of the common cold Reduces the severity of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and/or hoarseness

Warnings

Warnings Do not use for treatment of influenza or allergies. The product is only intended to reduce the duration of the common cold and its symptoms. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on coumadin therapy. Zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines. When using this product do not take on an empty stomach (to avoid possible minor stomach upset). Stop use and ask your doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days. If pregnant or breastfeeding , 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.

Do not use

Do not use for treatment of influenza or allergies. The product is only intended to reduce the duration of the common cold and its symptoms.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on coumadin therapy. Zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines.

When using this product

When using this product do not take on an empty stomach (to avoid possible minor stomach upset).

Stop use and ask a doctor

Stop use and ask your doctor if symptoms persist beyond 7 days.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breastfeeding , ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions Take one lozenge at the onset of symptoms Dissolve the entire lozenge in the mouth Do not chew Do not swallow whole Do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use Repeat every 2-4 hours until symptoms subside. Adults 18 years and over - do not exceed 6 lozenges per day Children 12 - 18 years - do not exceed 4 lozenges per day Children under 12 years - ask a doctor before use

Other information

Other Information Store in a cool, dry place after opening Best if used within 6 months after opening

Inactive ingredients

Inactive Ingredients Corn syrup, glycine, natural flavors and sucrose

Questions?

Questions? 1-800-505-2653 Mon.- Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm EST

Label text from the FDA structured product label by JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid (revised Dec 16, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Cold Eeze NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
73598-1242Zinc Gluconate 2 [hp_X]/1
Lozenge
JHK Inc dba American Safety & First AidUNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC

Frequently asked questions

What is Cold Eeze used for?

Uses Reduces the duration of the common cold Reduces the severity of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and/or hoarseness

Who makes Cold Eeze?

Cold Eeze is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including JHK Inc dba American Safety & First Aid.