Drug Reference
Zinc Gluconate
Zinc
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Zinc
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Available as
100 MG · Oral Tablet15 MG · Oral Tablet30 MG · Oral Tablet50 MG · Oral Tablet23 MG77 MG50 MG · Oral Capsule13.3 MG10 MG/ML20 MG/ML15 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses reduces the duration of the common cold reduces the severity of cold symptoms: cough, sore throat, nasal congestion, post nasal drip and/or hoarseness
How to use / dosing
Directions • take one lozenge at the onset of symptoms • dissolve entire lozenge in mouth • do not chew • do not swallow whole • do not eat or drink for 15 minutes after use • repeat every 2-4 hours until symptoms subside Adults 18 years and over do not exceed 6 lozenges per day Children 12 to under 18 years do not exceed 4 lozenges per day Children under 12 years ask a doctor before use
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…Stop use and ask your doctor if symptoms persist more than 7 days If pregnant or breastfeeding , ask a healthcare professional before use.…
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…ask your doctor if symptoms persist more than 7 days If pregnant or breastfeeding , ask a healthcare professional before use.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings Do not use for treatment of influenza or allergies. This product is intended only to reduce the duration of the common cold and its symptoms. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking minocycline, doxycycline, tetracycline or are on Coumadin (warfarin) therapy. Zinc treatment may inhibit the absorption of these medicines. When using this product do not take on an empty stomach (to avoid possible minor stomach upset) Stop use and ask your doctor if symptoms persist more than 7 days If pregnant or breastfeeding , ask a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- CLUNIA EASYDENT RINSE AND WATER (ZINC GLUCONATE) LIQUID [VETNOVA ANIMAL HEALTH LLC]
- OMIC MINERAL SUNSCREEN (ZINC OXIDE) LOTION [MITCHELL COSMETICS, INC]
- ACNE TREATMENT CREAM (2% SALICYLIC ACID) CREAM [ZYTRELL SKIN SOLUTIONS INC.]
- CERAVE ANTI-DANDRUFF HYDRATING CONDITIONER (PYRITHIONE ZINC) LIQUID [L’OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC]
- CERAVE ANTI-DANDRUFF HYDRATING CONDITIONER (PYRITHIONE ZINC) LIQUID [L’OREAL USA PRODUCTS INC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.