Zicam Cold Remedy® Citrus RapidMelts® Zicam is completely different® from most other cold remedies because it actually shortens colds versus just temporarily relieving symptoms. These quick-dissolve tablets, made with zinc, shorten colds when taken at the first sign.

The only biologically active ingredients present in Zicam Cold Remedy are zinc acetate (2X = 1/100 dilution) and zinc gluconate (1X = 1/10 dilution). Other sources list the ionic zinc content as "33 mmol/L of zincum gluconium".

Zicam (generic name oxymetazoline) is commonly sold as a nasal spray used to relieve nasal discomfort caused by colds, allergies, and hay fever. Oxymetazoline is in a class of medications called nasal decongestants, which work by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages.

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday warned consumers to stop using certain Zicam nasal cold remedy products, saying they can cause users to lose their sense of smell permanently. Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and two other products are the subject of a new FDA warning to consumers.

Directions

1. open tube (also see illustrations on side of carton)
2. hold tube between thumb and forefinger at the blue band.
3. with the other hand, hold at handle base, snap open tube and pull out swab.
4. apply medication just inside first nostril.
5. discard swab after use.
6. wait at least 30 seconds before blowing nose.

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Serious side effects

• Blurred vision.
• fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeat.
• headache, dizziness, drowsiness, or lightheadedness.
• high blood pressure.
• increase in runny or stuffy nose.
• nervousness.
• trembling.
• trouble in sleeping.

Zicam® Allergy Relief is a non-drowsy, zinc-free homeopathic nasal spray that can help to soothe congestion and sinus pressure and relieve sneezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery eyes so you can feel better faster. MedlinePlus.

Zicam Cold Remedy Rapid Melts with Vitamin C, Citrus, 25 ct. (3-Pack) are designed to reduce the duration of the common cold. Take your health to the next level with FSA eligible Bundles.

These remedies might help you feel better:

• Stay hydrated. Water, juice, clear broth or warm lemon water with honey helps loosen congestion and prevents dehydration.
• Rest. Your body needs rest to heal.
• Soothe a sore throat.
• Combat stuffiness.
• Relieve pain.
• Sip warm liquids.
• Try honey.
• Add moisture to the air.

The idea behind using zinc to stop cold symptoms is based on lab experiments. Scientists found that zinc blocked the rhinovirus from getting into cells. To test the idea, a study in 1984 used zinc as a tablet that dissolves in the mouth, called a lozenge.

What is Zicam Sinus Relief? Oxymetazoline is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Zicam Sinus Relief (for the nose) is for temporary relief of nasal congestion (stuffy nose) caused by allergies or the common cold.