From the official label (Nov 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
What the official label says. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Your pack's leaflet comes first if it is different.
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. …
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.
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.
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.
Do not take zinc tablets on an empty stomach to avoid possible minor stomach upset. store at room temperature Keep out of reach of children.
Take it when you remember, unless it is nearly time for the next dose. Then skip the missed one. Never take two doses at once to make up for it. Check your leaflet, as some medicines are different.
Products with Zinc gluconate as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
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 trea (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: 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 completely at the onset of symptoms. Do not swallow whole. 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 ci…
Do not take on an empty stomach.
If pregnant or breast feeding As ask health professional before use. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
In many countries Zinc gluconate is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Zinc gluconate is sold under names such as Target Zinc Cold Therapy Citrus Flavor. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: 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. Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
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 your doctor or midwife first.
do not take zinc tablets on an empty stomach to avoid possible minor stomach upset. store at room temperature
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.