Description
- Shortens Colds
- Take at The First Sign of a Cold - The Pre-Cold® Medicine
- The Only Cold Shortening Nasal Swab
- With Cooling Menthol & Eucalyptus
- Zinc-Free
- Homeopathic
- With Plant-Derived Active Ingredients
That first sniffle, sneeze or throat tickle...you have a Pre-Cold®, the first sign a full blown cold is coming.
Take Zicam® Nasal Swabs now - clinically proven to shorten a cold.
Uses: Reduces duration of the common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion. Zicam® Cold Remedy was not formulated to be effective for flu or allergies.
Expiration Date
09/01/2026 00:00:00UPC
732216301205Ingredients
Active Ingredients | Purpose |
Galphimia glauca 4x, Luffa operculata 4x, Sabadilla 4x | Reduces duration of the common cold and helps relieve nasal congestion |
Benzalkonium chloride, dibasic sodium phosphate, eucalyptol, eugenol, glycine, hypromellose, menthol, monobasic sodium phosphate, phenethyl alcohol, polysorbate 80, purified water, saccharin sodium, sodium chloride, succinic acid. |
Suggested Use
For best results, use at the first sign of a cold and continue to use until symptoms completely subside.
Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- Open tube (also see illustrations on side of carton)
- Hold tube between thumb and forefinger at the blue band
- With the other hand, hold at handle base, snap open tube and
- Pull out swab
- Apply medication just inside first nostril. Using swirling motion, rotate swab 3 times within nostril. While swirling, gently press outside of first nostril to ensure transfer of medication. Re-dip swab in tube and mix to re-saturate with medication. Swirl 3 more times in the same nostril while gently pressing outside of nostril. Re-dip swab in tube and mix. Repeat identical sequence in second nostril. Do not insert swab more than 1/4" past nasal opening
- Discard swab after use
- Wait at least 30 seconds before blowing nose
- Use 1 tube every 3 hours, not to exceed 5 tubes in one 24 hour period
Children under 12 years of age: do not use
Warnings
For nasal use only.
Do not use if you have a sensitivity or allergy to any of the ingredients. If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Ear, nose, or throat sensitivity
- Susceptibility to nosebleeds
When using this product:
- Avoid contact with eyes. Rinse right away with water if it gets in eyes and seek medical help right away.
- The use of individual swabs by more than one person may spread infection
- Temporary discomfort such as burning, stinging, sneezing, or an increase in nasal discharge may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- Symptoms get worse or last more than 7 days or are accompanied by fever
- Redness or swelling is present
- New symptoms occur
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Store at room temperature 15-29ºC (59-84ºF).
Safety sealed. Do not use if individual marked swabs are damaged or broken.