Zicam
Zinc Acetate Anhydrous, Zinc Gluconate, and Sambucus Nigra Flowering Top · Tablet · Oral
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purpose Echinacea angustifolia 5x Helps relieve stuffy nose Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated. Zincum aceticum 2x Zincum gluconicum 1x Reduces duration of the common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion
Purpose
Active ingredients (in each tablet) Purpose Echinacea angustifolia 5x Helps relieve stuffy nose Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated. Zincum aceticum 2x Zincum gluconicum 1x Reduces duration of the common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion
Uses
Uses Reduces duration of the common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion Zicam ® Cold Remedy was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.
Warnings
Warnings If you are allergic or sensitive to zinc, consult a doctor before using. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist or are accompanied by a fever or new symptoms occur. 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.
Ask a doctor before use
If you are allergic or sensitive to zinc, consult a doctor before using.
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist or are accompanied by a fever or new symptoms occur.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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 for best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use until symptoms completely subside adults and children 12 years of age and older: take 1 tablet at the onset of symptoms dissolve entire tablet in mouth. Do not chew. Do not swallow whole. repeat every 2 – 3 hours, not to exceed 7 tablets in 24 hours. Take 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. children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor before use
Other information
Other information store between 15-29°C (59-84°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients ascorbic acid, crospovidone, FD&C yellow no. 5 aluminum lake (tartrazine), flavor, magnesium stearate, mannitol, mono-ammonium glycyrrhizinate, sodium starch glycolate, stearic acid, sucralose
Questions?
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Label text from the FDA structured product label by CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. (revised Aug 26, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Zinc Acetate Anhydrous in 6 products
- Zinc Gluconate in 6 products
- Sambucus Nigra Flowering Top in 2 products
- Echinacea Angustifolia Whole in 1 product
- Onion in 1 product
Zicam NDC products (7)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10237-459 | Zinc Acetate Anhydrous 2 [hp_X]/1; Zinc Gluconate 1 [hp_X]/1 Tablet | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
| 10237-460 | Zinc Acetate Anhydrous 2 [hp_X]/1; Zinc Gluconate 1 [hp_X]/1 Tablet | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
| 10237-461 | Zinc Acetate Anhydrous 2 [hp_X]/1; Zinc Gluconate 1 [hp_X]/1; Sambucus Nigra Flowering Top 5 [hp_X]/1 Tablet | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
| 10237-462 | Zinc Acetate Anhydrous 2 [hp_X]/1; Zinc Gluconate 2 [hp_X]/1; Sambucus Nigra Flowering Top 4 [hp_X]/1 Lozenge | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
| 10237-477 | Zinc Acetate Anhydrous 2 [hp_X]/1; Echinacea Angustifolia Whole 5 [hp_X]/1; Zinc Gluconate 1 [hp_X]/1 Tablet | CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC. | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
| 10237-480 | Kit | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
| 10237-482 | Zinc Acetate Anhydrous 2 [hp_X]/1; Onion 5 [hp_X]/1; Zinc Gluconate 1 [hp_X]/1 Tablet | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
Frequently asked questions
What is Zicam used for?
Uses Reduces duration of the common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion Zicam ® Cold Remedy was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.
Who makes Zicam?
Zicam is listed by 2 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Church & Dwight Co., Inc., CHURCH & DWIGHT CO., INC..