--- product_id: 234786750 title: "Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Col..." brand: "zicam" price: "VT4320" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Zicam" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/234786750-zicam-cold-remedy-zinc-rapidmelts-elderberry-citrus-flavor-homeopathic-col store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Elderberry Citrus flavor for a refreshing taste Quick-dissolve, no water needed Shortens cold duration by up to 2 days Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Col... **Brand:** zicam **Price:** VT4320 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❄️ Melt your cold away before it melts your plans! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Col... by zicam - **How much does it cost?** VT4320 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/234786750-zicam-cold-remedy-zinc-rapidmelts-elderberry-citrus-flavor-homeopathic-col) ## Best For - zicam enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zicam brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Beat the Cold Clock:** Clinically backed zinc formula helps reduce cold length when taken early - • **Pharmacist’s #1 Pick:** Trusted homeopathic remedy ranked top 5 in cold & flu medicine - • **On-the-Go Immunity Boost:** RapidMelts dissolve instantly—perfect for busy professionals - • **Flavor That Fuels Recovery:** Delicious elderberry citrus taste makes wellness enjoyable - • **Non-Drowsy, All-Day Relief:** Stay sharp and symptom-free without any grogginess ## Overview Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts are quick-dissolve, non-drowsy tablets formulated with zinc and elderberry to shorten the duration of colds when taken at the first sign. With a refreshing elderberry citrus flavor and convenient on-the-go design, these homeopathic tablets are pharmacist-recommended and ideal for busy adults seeking fast, effective relief. ## Description 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. Also contains elderberry to help relieve cold symptoms.* *Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated. Review: Best taken immediately when feeling under the weather - A nurse practitioner introduced me to ZIcam as a great way to shorten the duration of colds and I totally believe it works to boost your immune system. The cost is good relative to what it can do to minimize your downtime or productivity. Take as recommended, every few hours. I even take it when I know that my immune system may be compromised, i.e. if I'm on a red-eye, not getting enough sleep, etc. I like this flavor, but Orange is fine too. Review: Cannot Give Medical Advice - Before ever taking something new, ask your doctor if this would be okay to use with any meds or health concerns you might have. Personally, this stuff WORKS! When I feel a cold coming on I use it as directed and it either stops my cold or helps symptoms to be very mild. The taste isn’t the best thing I’ve ever tasted, but it’s not unbearable, either. In fact, the texture while it’s dissolving is a lot more unpleasant than the taste — but again, nothing unbearable. ## Features - MADE WITH ZINC: These non-drowsy cold remedy tablets contain zinc, which helps shorten the length of colds when taken at the first sign - SHORTEN YOUR COLD: Our quick-dissolve tablets are different from most other cold medicine that just treats symptoms; They shorten colds when taken at the first sniffle, sneeze or cough - GREAT TASTING: Getting better tastes better with Zicam Cold Remedy - GET RID OF YOUR COLD FASTER: Zicam Cold Remedy products shorten colds when taken at the first sign, so you feel better faster; Zicam Cold Remedy products are available in a wide range of forms and flavors - OUR PRODUCTS: Our homeopathic Zicam Cold Remedy products are the #1 pharmacist recommended brand - Zicam also offers a range of products for homeopathic allergy relief, nasal congestion, and sinus relief - These great tasting quick-dissolve tablets melt in your mouth and are great for on-the-go; They're also non-drowsy and non-habit forming ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B089TQDCJ6 | | Active Ingredients | Zinc | | Additional Features | Non-Drowsy | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #913 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #3 in Cold & Flu Medicine #5 in Single Homeopathic Remedies | | Brand | Zicam | | Brand Name | Zicam | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,956 Reviews | | Flavor | Elderberry Citrus | | Item Dimensions | 1.75 x 2.75 x 4.63 inches | | Item Form | Tablet | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 1.75 x 2.75 x 4.63 inches | | Manufacturer | Church & Dwight - Zicam | | Manufacturer Part Number | 1 | | Material Type Free | No_Material_Type_Free | | Model Name | Zicam Cold Remedy Rapidmelts | | Model Number | 1 | | Net Content Count | 25 Count | | Number of Items | 1 | | Package Type Name | No | | Product Benefits | Cold and Flu Control | | Specific Uses For Product | Cold | | Target Audience | Unisex-Adults | | Target Use Body Part | Eyes, Hands | | UPC | 732216301748 | | Unit Count | 25.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Active Ingredients:** Zinc - **Brand:** Zicam - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 1.75 x 2.75 x 4.63 inches - **Product Benefits:** Cold and Flu Control - **Specific Uses For Product:** Cold ## Images ![Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Col... - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zq6faus9L.jpg) ![Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Col... - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81onTXr6iJL.jpg) ![Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Col... - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HF34rOOaL.jpg) ![Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Col... - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81X+arFhTeL.jpg) ![Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Col... - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71m2pkxUMRL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Flavor** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: how many mg of zinc per tablet?** A: Per a 12/6/10 LA Times article on Zicam; a service rep told the reporter that a tablet has 10mg of zinc. A 2011 Concordia College Journal of Analytical Chemistry study (Determination of Zn2+ in Zicam and Multivitamins Using Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy), confirms that Zicam has 11.05mg of zinc per tablet. The indicated dose is 1 lozenge per 2-3 hours or about 7 per day = 77mg a day for the duration of the cold. JUST FYI: 1. A 2009 NIH meta-analysis of zinc studies indicates that lozenges with18mg+ of ionic zinc (iZn) acetate (or gluconate - slightly less effective) dissolved slowly over 20–30 min every 2 h are hypothesized to shorten common colds by 6–7 days. 2. A 2011 NIH meta-analysis of 13 placebo-controlled comparisons showed that, generally, daily doses OVER 75mg of zinc acetate shortened the length of a cold by 42%, and only 20% in other zinc salts. Those under 75mg, on average, were ineffective. 3. A 2017 NIH meta-"survival" analysis of 3 placebo-controlled comparisons (included in the 13 above) showed that daily doses of OVER 75mg of zinc acetate (and to a lesser extent zinc gluconate) resulted in a 3-fold increase in the rate of recovery from the common cold. 4. The NIH Zinc Factsheet states that: a) Long-term intakes above the Upper Intake Levels (ULs) (Adults 19+=40mg) increases the risk of adverse health effects. A very generic and undefined statement. b) Intakes of 150–450 mg of zinc per day for long periods have been associated with significant chronic effects c) The AREDS study (80mg zinc OXIDE daily for 6.3 years on average) was associated with a significant increase in hospitalizations for genitourinary causes. Generally, a homeopathic remedy is defined by a "high dilution" of which 1x (1:10) is not, and 2x (1:100) would really be stretching it according to the great majority of those debating it, and certainly according to the many things I have read on homeopathy, here and there, in the past 45 years of my life. There is still no official or legal definition and, ergo, the "hot" debate continues. In my 15 hours or so of general research specifically on Zicam and on ionic zinc acetate and gluconate in the past year, with 1/3 of it occurring today, I have little doubt that Zicam's use of the term “homeopathic” is solely for the purpose of skirting regulation, avoiding legal skirmishes and hiding it's formula. Nonetheless, it has been directly and indirectly been proven effective against the cold. Personally, I will be trying some of the very few other formulas that may possibly be more effective based on the numerous studies that have been done. Keys to remember: *Acetate; *Ionic (iZn); *18mg lozenges at 20-30 minutes each (good luck); *per every 2 hours immediately upon onset of a cold. That is 126mg per day, but only for a short duration which is 100% okay if you do not have any issues. **Q: How much zinc is in these tablets? I read a medical report that recommended supplementation during a cold of 50 mg to 100 mg (no longer than 2 weeks)** A: "Zicam CR Rapid Melt Citrus: Dose is 1 tablet provides 11 mg ionized zinc." When I posed the question to Zicam by email, Zicam responded by email with the above. **Q: What is the difference between the regular and the ultra?** A: Strength of dosage?? **Q: Are these considered to be lozenges?** A: I consider them to be lozenges. You let them dissolve in your mouth, not chew them. They have been effective for me with a regular colds, some of which could be a corona type virus. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best taken immediately when feeling under the weather *by C***L on April 29, 2026* A nurse practitioner introduced me to ZIcam as a great way to shorten the duration of colds and I totally believe it works to boost your immune system. The cost is good relative to what it can do to minimize your downtime or productivity. Take as recommended, every few hours. I even take it when I know that my immune system may be compromised, i.e. if I'm on a red-eye, not getting enough sleep, etc. I like this flavor, but Orange is fine too. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cannot Give Medical Advice *by A***9 on April 10, 2026* Before ever taking something new, ask your doctor if this would be okay to use with any meds or health concerns you might have. Personally, this stuff WORKS! When I feel a cold coming on I use it as directed and it either stops my cold or helps symptoms to be very mild. The taste isn’t the best thing I’ve ever tasted, but it’s not unbearable, either. In fact, the texture while it’s dissolving is a lot more unpleasant than the taste — but again, nothing unbearable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent flavor. Works well to knock down a cold. *by D***R on May 4, 2026* Absolutely love this elderberry flavor. I am a huge fan of Zicam. 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