--- product_id: 234786750 title: "Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Cold Shortening Medicine, Shortens Cold Duration, 25 Count | Homeopathic Cold Shortening Relief with Zinc and Elderberry, Helps Relieve Stuffy Nose, Non-Drowsy, Elderberry Citrus Flavor" brand: "zicam" price: "$24.89" currency: USD in_stock: true category: "Zicam" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/234786750-cold-remedy-zinc-rapidmelts-elderberry-citrus-flavor-homeopathic-cold-shortening store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Shortens cold duration Elderberry citrus flavor Rapid melt, no water needed Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Cold Shortening Medicine, Shortens Cold Duration, 25 Count | Homeopathic Cold Shortening Relief with Zinc and Elderberry, Helps Relieve Stuffy Nose, Non-Drowsy, Elderberry Citrus Flavor **Brand:** zicam **Price:** $24.89 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > ❄️ Melt your cold away, keep your momentum on! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Cold Shortening Medicine, Shortens Cold Duration, 25 Count | Homeopathic Cold Shortening Relief with Zinc and Elderberry, Helps Relieve Stuffy Nose, Non-Drowsy, Elderberry Citrus Flavor by zicam - **How much does it cost?** $24.89 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/234786750-cold-remedy-zinc-rapidmelts-elderberry-citrus-flavor-homeopathic-cold-shortening) ## 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 - • **Cold? Beat it fast!:** Starts working at the first sign to shorten your cold duration. - • **Trusted by thousands:** Top-rated with 4.8 stars and a bestseller in cold remedies. - • **Stay sharp, stay active:** Non-drowsy formula keeps you alert and productive all day. - • **On-the-go relief, no fuss:** Quick-dissolving tablets melt instantly—no water, no waiting. - • **Flavor that fuels your hustle:** Tangy elderberry citrus taste makes relief enjoyable, not a chore. ## Overview Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts combine zinc and elderberry in a fast-melting tablet designed to shorten cold duration and relieve nasal congestion. With a refreshing elderberry citrus flavor and a non-drowsy formula, these convenient melts support busy adults and teens 12+ to stay active and symptom-free without interrupting their day. ## Description Zicam RapidMelts Plus Elderberry helps you take charge at the very first sign of a cold, so you can keep your momentum going. These quick-dissolving tablets melt in your mouth, no water needed, making them a seamless fit for busy, go‑getter days and nights on the move. Formulated with zinc and elderberry, each melt is designed to be used right when symptoms start, helping shorten your cold and help relieve nasal congestion, a common cold symptom. (1) The bright citrus flavor and pocket‑friendly format means it’s easy to reach for whenever you need it. For best results, adults and children 12 years and older, take at the first sign of a cold and continue every 2–3 hours until symptoms fade. You’ve got places to be, plans to keep, and strength to spare. Zicam is ready to help you feel like yourself again, sooner. (1) Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated. ## Features - AT THE FIRST SIGN OF A COLD: Zicam RapidMelts Plus Elderberry works differently by shortening the duration of the common cold while also delivering symptom relief - HELPS RELIEVE COLD SYMPTOMS (1): Formulated with two forms of zinc and sambucus nigra to help relieve common cold symptoms (1) and nasal congestion; not for allergies - GREAT TASTING: Bursting with a tangy citrus flavor to make getting back to feeling your best enjoyable - NON-DROWSY & NON-HABIT FORMING: Supports the body’s response to colds without causing sleepiness, so you can go on with your daily activities - TAKE ON THE GO: Meltaway tablets dissolve quickly in your mouth without water, chewing, or swallowing whole required; Adults and children over 12 years, take at the first sign of a cold, then every 2-3 hours until symptoms are gone ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B089TQDCJ6 | | ASIN | B089TQDCJ6 | | Active Ingredients | Zinc | | Additional Features | Non-Drowsy | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,490 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #3 in Cold & Flu Medicine #8 in Single Homeopathic Remedies | | Brand Name | Zicam | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (3,197) | | Date First Available | June 8, 2020 | | Flavor | Elderberry Citrus | | Item Dimensions | 1.75 x 2.75 x 4.63 inches | | Item Form | Tablet | | Item model number | 1 | | Manufacturer | Church & Dwight - Zicam | | 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 | | Product Dimensions | 1.75 x 2.75 x 4.63 inches; 1.45 ounces | | 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 ![Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Cold Shortening Medicine, Shortens Cold Duration, 25 Count | Homeopathic Cold Shortening Relief with Zinc and Elderberry, Helps Relieve Stuffy Nose, Non-Drowsy, Elderberry Citrus Flavor - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zq6faus9L.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. ## Frequently Bought Together - Zicam Cold Remedy Zinc RapidMelts, Elderberry Citrus Flavor, Homeopathic, Cold Shortening Medicine, Shortens Cold Duration, 25 Count - Zicam Cold Remedy No-Drip Nasal Spray with Cooling Menthol & Eucalyptus, Homeopathic, Zinc-Free, Pre-Cold Medicine, Shortens Cold Duration, 0.5 Ounce - Zicam Cold & Flu-Like Symptoms with Echinacea and Sambucus, Homeopathic, Zinc, Cooling Peppermint Flavor, Helps with Cold Symptoms, 20 Tablets --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/234786750-cold-remedy-zinc-rapidmelts-elderberry-citrus-flavor-homeopathic-cold-shortening](https://www.desertcart.us/products/234786750-cold-remedy-zinc-rapidmelts-elderberry-citrus-flavor-homeopathic-cold-shortening) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*