Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist... Blast That Cold Into OBLIVION!
Written: Mar 30 '06
Product Rating:
Pros: Shortens the duration of the common cold; makes the symptoms of illness less severe.
Cons: A slightly chalky aftertaste...
The Bottom Line: A homeopathic way to deal with the symptoms of the common cold. Symptoms are less severe, and the cold is history in a shorter amont of time.
Jev04again's Full Review: Zicam Cold Remedy Homeopathic Oral Mist Mint 1oz
When my husband came home from work one day last week, his first words were not, "Hi, Honey! I'm home!!" Instead, he walked in, slammed the door so that the windows shook, and exclaimed, "My office has the plague!" Apparently, nearly everyone in his workplace is ill with either the cold or 'flu that is making its ugly rounds at the present time, and no one can seem to take a few days off to feel better at home so that these illnesses can be history in the workplace. Unfortunately, my husband is very prone to a vicious little illness that we’ll callously call strep throat, so he is quite nervous to be around someone who is sick as a dog, and understandably so. At the time, he had a tickly scratch in his throat that he just knew was related to the outbreak in his office, so he was not happy.
For a number of years, I have used a homeopathic cold remedy called Zicam when I feel a cold coming on, and I have never been disappointed with the results. At the first signs of a cold coming on – this can be anything from a stuffy nose, to a sore throat, to a cough – all you have to do is reach for the Zicam and know that help is on the way.
In the past, I have used the Zicam Gel, which is a pump that is used directly in the nostrils. As happy as I am with the final results of this type of technique, I’ve never liked the slippery feel of the gel in my nose. So when my husband said that his office was down with the “plague”, we took off for the store to see what products we could find in the Zicam line.
Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist
Zicam offers a wide variety of products to help you deal with the symptoms of a cold. Among them, you will find chewables, rapid-melt tablets, nasal swabs, and an oral mist. We, of course, chose the oral mist.
Zicam Oral Mist has no known drug interactions, it is non-drowsy, non-habit forming, shortens the common cold, and is a homeopathic remedy. Knowing this makes it easier for us to use because we know that it’s not going to hurt our bodies.
Active Ingredients (taken from packaging): Zincum Aceticum 2x, zincum gluconicum 1x (reduces the duration and severity of the common cold); Inactive Ingredients: benzalkonium chloride, glycerine, peppermint flavor, purified water, sucralose
Packaging
Zicam Oral Mist is safety sealed, so before the product can be used you must remove the plastic seal that is around the entire bottle, which holds 1.0 fl. Oz. of remedy. Removing the seal is easy to do since there is a red, zip-style strip that you pull down to release the wrapping. There is a clear cap that covers the spray pump.
Directions for Use
At the first signs of a cold, use the oral mist from the first day of use to 48 hours after the cold symptoms have passed. Spray the mist four times into your mouth, making sure that you cover the entire mouth, including cheeks, roof of mouth, and gums. Do not swallow right away; hold the spray in your mouth for 15 seconds, and then swallow. Repeat this every three hours, until symptoms are gone. DO NOT take this product on an empty stomach, and do not eat or drink anything for 15 minutes after use. Don’t eat or drink citrus foods/drinks for 30 minutes before or after use. This product is for use with adults and children over the age of three years. Children under three years of age shouldn’t be given this product, so consult your doctor before using this product.
Warnings (from packaging)
For oral use only. When using this product, avoid contact with eyes. In case of accidental contact with eyes, flush with water and immediately seek professional help. Stop use and ask a doctor if symptoms persist. Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist was formulated to shorten the duration of the common cold and my not be effective for flu or allergies. If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children.
Our Experience
Once home, my husband tore open the package as I read the directions as quickly as possible. He sprayed the Zicam Oral Mist into his mouth four times, as directed, and repeated the process a couple of times in the next several hours, and over the course of a few days. He did complain just a little about a minty, chalky aftertaste, but it wasn’t enough to grumble about for too long. I have also used the product, and I agree that it does have a chalky aftertaste, but I’ve tasted things much worse than that, so I consider this to be a very minor objection.
Since my husband has been using the Zicam Oral Mist, he’s been very lucky that his tickly, scratchy throat has not worsened. This product isn’t a cure-all, but it’s something that works in a way to lessen the duration and severity of the worst part of a cold. His co-workers have taken his advice to buy some form of the Zicam product line, and he laughs when he sees someone break out the mist, or even the nasal swabs, to take a dose of the stuff that will hopefully help them through this terrible time of sickness in the office.
Final Thoughts…
We are very pleased with the Zicam Cold Remedy Oral Mist, and my husband is satisfied with his experience with the product. So far, he is among a very, very small handful of workers in his office that hasn’t fallen to the “plague”, as he so aptly put it, and he attributes the Zicam for that. The slightly chalky taste of the mist is just the one small criticism that we have, and I hope that there is something that the developers of the product can improve upon to make this better.
The Zicam Oral Mist is affordable, in my opinion, at $9.99 for the 1.0 oz. bottle. It may be less expensive in other places – we purchased our bottle at our local grocery store, and I’m sure you can find the remedy at Rite-Aid or Walgreens – even Wal-Mart or another discount store will have it available. If you go to www.zicam.com, you will be able to print out a $1 coupon to go toward your purchase at this time. This is most likely a limited time offer, so you should go over there right now and print it off!
Zicam offers a satisfaction guarantee.
Thank you for reading!
Contact Information
Phone: 1-877-942-2626
Web: http://www.zicam.com
Developed and distributed by:
Zicam LLC
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
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