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Quick facts
- How it is given
- oral
- Type
- human otc drug
- Brand names
- Target Zinc Cold Therapy Citrus Flavor
We do not publish dosing. How much of this medicine to take, how often, and for how long depends on your age, weight, kidney and liver function, other conditions and other medicines. That is a decision for the person who prescribes or dispenses it. Follow the directions on your own pack and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.
What it is used to treat
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. 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.
Warnings
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.
Ask a doctor before use if
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.
Stop use and see a doctor if
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.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
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.
Storing it safely
Other information do not take zinc tablets on an empty stomach to avoid possible minor stomach upset. store at room temperature
Keeping it away from children
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.
Active ingredient
Active Ingredient Zincum Gluconicum 1x (11mg Zinc) Purpose Cold Remedy
Other ingredients
Inactive ingredients ascorbic acid, crospovidone, FD&C yellow # 6 lake, magnesium stearate, natural and artificial flavors, sorbitol, starch, sucralose.
Before you take anything new
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This page is built from the openFDA record of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approved labelling for this product, effective 4 November 2025. Label text has been shortened and reformatted for readability; safety wording has not been altered in meaning. FDA labelling describes products approved in the United States — brand names, strengths, formulations and approved uses may differ in your country. Always read the leaflet that comes with your own pack. PocketsInfo is not affiliated with, and is not endorsed by, the FDA. Retrieved 2026-07-30.