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CVS Health Cold Remedy Lemon Flavor

ZINCUM GLUCONICUM

Standard Dose
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.
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses may help reduce duration 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.
Summary

Indications and usage Uses may help reduce duration 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.

Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic zinc are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin therapy, zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses may help reduce duration 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. Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic 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 As ask 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. Dosage and administration 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 and cautions Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic 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 As ask 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.

Monitoring

  • Warnings Ask a doctor before use if you have a sensitivity to zinc or are allergic 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 As ask 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.

Interaction Notes

  • Review official label interaction section.
CVS Health Cold Remedy Lemon Flavor (ZINCUM GLUCONICUM) | Drug Monograph | MedicHelpline