Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs

Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs Reviews



Overall 4 star rating4.14 of 5 (by 14 users)



Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs Review Summary

There is no cure for the common cold, but Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs can help lessen the severity and the duration of a cold. Our reviewers like this product for its ability to get cold symptoms under control so that they can get on with their lives. Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs are good for controlling cold symptoms and they are easy to apply. “Zicam Keeps my Colds at Bay” is how one reviewer describes this product, followed by another who says “Really Helps to Stop Cold Symptoms Fast”. If there are any cons to Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs, it would be the somewhat messy application and the reluctance of some to stick a swab up their nose. But these cons are minor compared to the relief that Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs bring and reviewers rate them among their favorite over the counter cold medicine products.
57% of people rated Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs as 5 stars
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21% of people rated Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs as 4 stars
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8% of people rated Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs as 3 stars
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7% of people rated Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs as 2 stars
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7% of people rated Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs as 1 star
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86% 86% of people recommend Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs 14% of people don't recommend Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs 14%
 

Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs Comparison

4 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
MAY
4
2007

When I'm excited about a vacation, I have a weird tendency to start getting a cold. It's such a routine occurrence that my husband uses my dad's now-legendary line, "You're fine, let's go camping..." whenever I tell him I'm starting to feel sick before a trip. I think the stress makes me more susceptible...

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2009 Writer
a frequent traveler, susceptible to colds when stressed

Cat
Charlotte, NC
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
NOV
18
2007

Despite the advertisements stating that this product shortens a cold, I noticed no difference.  I used Zicam gel swabs the last cold I had, but did not on the cold before that.  Giving the benefit of the doubt to Zicam, I might not have used the product properly.  The product states that you must...

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expects basic functions, into trying new things

klsmabry
Spartanburg, SC
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Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs Ratings and Reviews

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5
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Too busy to be sick!, budget conscious

MAR
12
2009
Last year, I went through a six week period where I was miserable. It started off with a cold and turned into everything but death. It was awful. As a result, I vowed to make changes this flu season.

Despite having a constantly sick coworker and two kids who are in daycare, I'm healthy. Every time I've felt like I have a cold, I use it as directed for 24 hours and wait and see.

Well, it's been nearly 5 months now and I've had nothing. Not even a cold. I'm blown away.

Now, it does have it's draw backs. It IS rather expensive, but for me I would rather pay the price and avoid a cold, which WOULD cost...
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4 star rating
2009 Advisor
AngiBowman
Olathe, KS



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health conscious, a frequent traveler, a travel junkie

APR
9
2007

Hate having a cold and want it over fast?
Don't we all.   Now there's a way!

THE PROMISE
Zicam swabs seriously shorten the duration of a cold, and seem to keep it from getting worse. 

THE PRICE YOU PAY
The price you pay is having to swab the inside of your nose.  Think that's gross?  Just suck it up and get going on Zicam swabs.  You will love me in two days.    Plus, they are readily available in any pharmacy, and pretty cheap, especially compared to the agony of a head cold.

THE PAY OFF
You are going to feel better fast.   Period!

THE BONUS?
A girlfriend told me she always puts Neosporin...

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5 star rating
2008 Advisor
LibbyMcMillan
Sanibel, FL



1
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Prefer simple remedies

APR
15
2009

This is by far the best thing I've used to help fight a cold.  A friend suggested these to me after she tried them... I of course was skeptical, since I am a creature of habit and use the same old things.  At the first sign of my next cold, I purchased some of these and used them religiously the first two days as directed (I confess I don't always do this).  My cold never really turned into a cold and I was feeling mostly well again by the 3rd day.  I continued to use the swabs for 4 days and was my "normal" self before the week was over.  I am currently using them again for a cold and previously...

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5 star rating
2009 Contributor
faithfullee
Florissant, MO



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fun loving, busy mom, seasonally sick

AUG
12
2009

I have used Zicam Gel Swabs and Nasal Spray since they first appeared on the market. They both worked excellent and I never have had any side effects. It's too bad that they have removed the nasal forms because of a few people that did not use the product in the way it was mean't to be used. How could you get burning unless you really shoved it up in your nose? Which is not the correct way to use it.

I tried the other forms of Zicam....chew tabs and melt away lozenges were both chalky tasting. The mint spray wasn't very good either. But this stuff works! Rather than suffer with colds I will put...

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5 star rating
tam213
Knoxville, TN



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watching my weight, seasonally sick

MAR
2
2009
When I first tried Zicam, I didn't really expect results.  To my surprise it did!  My colds usually last about  2 weeks so to have it only last 3 days was nothing short of a miracle.  I've used the swabs and chews both but actually prefer the chews.
5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
vilesbec
Portland, OR



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seasonally sick

APR
16
2008
I've been usuing the Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs for several days now (I started them as soon as I thought I might have a slight sore throat!), and am now in the middle of a fullblown cold.  The severity does not seem to be too affected by it, but I'm still hopeful that maybe it won't last as long.  My husband seems to have had great success with the RapidMelts though -- he started his later in the symptoms than I did with the Gel Swabs and has barely even had a stuffy nose. I am also pregnant though, and I've heard that colds are worse and last longer when pregnant, so perhaps this is more my... read full review »
3 star rating
reviewer
lubsyb
Springdale, AR



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watching my weight

APR
10
2008

AMAZING!

I had heard about Zicam from several different people, but was skeptical. But when my husband got sick I decided to try it out. He took it at the first sign of a sore throat, and was feeling better in hours!

Then, it was time to try it for myself. I woke up one morning (about 3am) with a sore throat. NEVER good news with me. A sore throat usually means Ill be sick for 3 days. I remembered the Zicam, took some, went back to bed and woke up feeling amazing! No signs of a cold whatsoever!

I tell everyone I know..and even some I dont! :)


5 star rating
reviewer
mandabelle626
Tyler, TX



2
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MAR
21
2008
I used Zicam nasal gel one time and it caused horrible burning and congestion in my nose. When the burning and congestion went away I was left with no sense of taste or smell. ENT doctor had no solution for me so I turned to acupuncture after several months of not being able to taste or smell anything. After a year of treatment I could smell and taste almost normally although some things smell differently than before my experience with Zicam. The chance that you might shorten the duration of a cold is not worth the potential harm this product can cause.
1 star rating
reviewer
lynne1441
Corvallis, OR



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MAR
6
2008
I have always been wary of this product but I HATE colds with all my being!  SO I gave it a shot once I felt that I was getting a cold and the cold never happened.  So would I have gotten sick or was it just a false alarm.  I have been pulling long hours lately and I am feeling another cold brewing so I am trying it again.  I was a skeptic but now I am hopefully optimistic.
4 star rating
reviewer 2008 Contributor
edvan22
Dayton, OH



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Too busy to be sick!, susceptible to colds when stressed, won't let sickness slow me down, willing to pay for quality, intolerant of stuffy head

DEC
6
2007
I have used this when I feel like I'm starting to get a cold or flu. It really does help to stop the illness in it's tracks. I hate a stuffy nose, so when I start to get stuffy I use this, and before you know it, I can breath freely again. I would recommend this product to anyone who wants to get over the colds fast. I don't even mind paying the price because I know this works great.
5 star rating
reviewer
kcalkins46
Almond, NY



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have seasonal allergies, Too busy to be sick!, Prefer simple remedies

DEC
23
2007
Don't dismiss this product It really works!Just start using at the first sign of a cold or if you know you are going to be around people that have colds.I work in a hospital and use them frequently.Where are there more germs then in a hospital.The product is a little pricey but well worth it!
5 star rating
lisazrtrcv99
Pennsville, NJ



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Rated on November 25, 2008

5 star rating
2008 Contributor
angelakay
De Pere, WI



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