Does ZICAM® Cold Remedy cause side effects?
ZICAM® Cold Remedy is safe and does not cause the side effects often experienced when taking cold relief products, such as drowsiness or grogginess. ZICAM® Cold Remedy is not habit forming.
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Yet on the back of the Zicam No-Drip Liquid Nasal Gel package under "Drug Facts"
it says
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Drug facts
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Active Ingredient .........................................Purpose
Zincum- Gluconicum 2X.....................Reduces duration and severity of the common cold
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Uses
* Reduces duration of the common cold
* Reduces severity of cold symptoms
* sore throat * stuffy nose * sneezing * coughing * congestion
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Warnings
For nasal use only
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Ask a doctor before use if you have
8 ear, nose or throat sensitivity * susceptibility to nose bleeds
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When using this product
* Avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact with eyes, flush with water and immediately see professional help.
* Temporary discomfort such as burring, stinging sneezing, or increased nasal discharge may result. To avoid irritation, do not sniff up gel.
* The use of container by more than one person may spread infection.
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Step using and ask a doctor if symptoms persist
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ZICAM® Cold Remedy was formulated to shorten the duration of the common cold and may not be effective for flu or allergies
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If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep our of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
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Directions
* Adults and children 3 years of age and older (with adult supervision):
* Open tube (Also see illustration on side of carton & insert)
* With other hand and index finder, firmly pinch dotted line at neck of tube.
* With other hand, gently bend base of handle back and forth until seal is broken
* Pull out swab
* Apply medication just inside of each nostril. During application, press lightly on outside of nostril for about 5 seconds. Do not insert swab more than 1/4" past nasal opening.
* Disgcard swabs after use.
* Wait at leased 30 seconds before blowing nose again.
* Use one tube every 4 hours.
* For best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use for an additional 48 hours after symptoms subside.
* Children under age 3: Consult a doctor before use.
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Inactive Ingredients benzalkonium chloride, glycerin, hydroxyethycellulose, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, |
