Nature's Way Umcka® Zero Sugar Cold Relief Syrup is a grape flavored homeopathic syrup made with Pelargonium sidoides. Uses: shortens duration and reduces severity of symptoms associated with the common cold and throat, nasal, and bronchial irritations: cough, congestion, sore throat.
- Active ingredient: Pelargonium sidoides 1X (HPUS)
- For adults and children 6 years and older
- Grape flavor; zero sugar, sweetened with sorbitol
- Inactive ingredients include ethyl alcohol, glycerin, and red cabbage juice color
- 4 fl oz (120 mL) bottle
Sore throat warning: if sore throat is severe, persists more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by a fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly. Ask a doctor before use if you have a persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, chronic bronchitis, or emphysema, a cough that is accompanied by excessive phlegm (mucus), are taking any medications, or have an allergy to plants of the Geraniaceae family. Stop use and ask a doctor if new symptoms occur, symptoms get worse or last more than 7 days, fever worsens or lasts more than 3 days, or cough lasts more than 7 days or occurs with rash or persistent headache. If pregnant or breast-feeding, 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.
This homeopathic product has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for safety or effectiveness. Its uses are based only on traditional homeopathic principles, which are not accepted by most modern medical experts, and there is no scientific evidence that it works.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I take it?
Adults and children 13 and older take 1 1/2 teaspoons three times daily; children 6 to 12 take 1 teaspoon three times daily. For children under 6, ask a doctor. Start at the first sign of symptoms and continue for 48 hours after symptoms end.
Is this a dietary supplement?
No, it is a homeopathic over-the-counter medicine. It has a Drug Facts label instead of a Supplement Facts label.
Does it contain sugar or alcohol?
It has no sugar, but ethyl alcohol is listed as an inactive ingredient. Sorbitol is used for sweetness.
Is it non-drowsy?
It contains no ingredients known to cause drowsiness. Read the full Drug Facts panel before use.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Active Ingredient
Pelargonium sidoides 1X Tincture
Inactive Ingredients: natural color, natural grape flavor, purified water, sorbitol, vegetable-source glycerin
Directions:
o for best results, use at the first sign of symptoms and continue to use for an additional 48 hours after symptoms subside.
o Adults & children 12 years of age and older: take 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 4 to 5 times daily.
o Children under 6 to 11: take 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 2 to 4 times daily.
o Children under 6: consult a doctor.
