Zinc Cold therapy

Zinc Cold therapy is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is ZINC GLUCONATE. It is labelled by THE KROGER CO., taken by oral and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 30142-999, label effective 20260901. It is one of 4 FDA drug label records sharing the active ingredient ZINC GLUCONATE. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

Across FDA labelling, products containing ZINC GLUCONATE are most often described in connection with: help reduce, severity cold, symptoms sore, throat stuffy, nose sneezing, formulated effective, flu allergies. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

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.

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 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

FDA lists 4 drug label records with ZINC GLUCONATE as the active ingredient. The most common dosage forms and the manufacturers with the most records are summarised below; strengths, pack sizes and inactive ingredients can still differ between apparently similar products.

What is Zinc Cold therapy used for?
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.

Who makes Zinc Cold therapy?
THE KROGER CO., is the labeler of record for Zinc Cold therapy. 4 FDA label records share the active ingredient ZINC GLUCONATE, so generic and branded versions may come from different companies; the manufacturer named on your pack is the one that matters for any enquiry.

What form does Zinc Cold therapy come in?
administered by oral. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Zinc Cold therapy prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Are there other products containing ZINC GLUCONATE?
Yes. 4 FDA drug label records list ZINC GLUCONATE as the active ingredient. Products with the same active ingredient can usually be substituted only when a prescriber or pharmacist confirms it is appropriate.

Has Zinc Cold therapy been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.