Thera Zinc Enchinacea Lozenges Natural Cherry-Mint Flavor
by Quantum Health · lozenge · 14 lozenges
- Off the market since October 2017 (NIH)
- UPC 0 46985 01665 0
- DSLD label 53351
- Serving 1 lozenge
- 14 servings
Thera Zinc Enchinacea Lozenges Natural Cherry-Mint Flavor by Quantum Health lists 6 ingredients, 6 with an amount per serving of 1 lozenge, such as 7 mg of zinc, 19 mg of slippery elm bark extract, 29 mg of bee propolis extract and 5 mg of goldenseal root extract, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 24, 2015.
What is in Thera Zinc Enchinacea Lozenges Natural Cherry-Mint Flavor?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 lozenge. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 2 g | 1% | 58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Sugar | 2 g | 48% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: from Zinc Gluconate) | 7 mg | 47% | 68% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Slippery Elm bark extract | 19 mg | 96% of 232 products listing slippery elm give more (median 150 mg). | |
| Bee Propolis extract | 29 mg | 79% of 260 products listing propolis give more (median 150 mg). | |
| Goldenseal root extract | 5 mg | 95% of 308 products listing goldenseal give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Echinacea purpurea | 73 mg | 71% of 484 products listing echinacea purpurea give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Vitamin Aas Retinyl Acetate | 538 IU | 91% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 53351 (entered November 24, 2015), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 96% of the 232 products that print an amount of slippery elm list more than its 19 mg of slippery elm (median 150 mg).
- 95% of the 308 products that print an amount of goldenseal list more than its 5 mg of goldenseal (median 100 mg).
- 91% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 538 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Thera Zinc Enchinacea Lozenges Natural Cherry-Mint Flavor's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- TheraZinc Echinacea Cherry Mint FlavorQuantum Health 7 shared, 83% alike
- Ultimate Zinc-CNOW 7 shared, 75% alike
- Zinc + A & CIndiana Botanic Gardens 7 shared, 75% alike
- Ultra Zinc + LozengesNew Sun 5 shared, 66% alike
- Cold Season Zinc Lozenges With Selenium Cherry FlavorAltrum 5 shared, 61% alike
- Elderberry & ZincNOW 6 shared, 49% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Suggested Use: Completely dissolve 1 lozenge in mouth and swallow. Do not chew. Can be repeated every 2 to 4 hours. Maximum Per Day: 12 Lozenges for adults and 6 lozenges for ages 12-17. Children under 12 years of age should consult a health professional prior to use. After 7 days, consult your health professional before continuing use.
- Warnings
- Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
- If pregnant or breastfeeding or if taking any other medications or supplements, consult a health professional before use.
- Other Information: May cause minor stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten-free.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 53351.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Sugar, Dextrose, Fructose, Maltodextrin, Natural flavor, Magnesium Stearate, Rebaudioside-A.
How many labels does Thera Zinc Enchinacea Lozenges Natural Cherry-Mint Flavor have?
One label is on file, entered on November 24, 2015.
- Label 53351 (current) Entered November 24, 2015 · off the market October 4, 2017 · 14 lozenges · UPC 0 46985 01665 0
DSLD also links this label to: Thera Zinc Elderberry Lozenges Natural Raspberry Flavor (flavor difference), Thera Zinc Echinacea Lozenges Natural Cherry-Mint Flavor (package size difference, same product), TheraZinc Echinacea Natural Cherry Mint Flavor (package size difference, same product), TheraZinc Elderberry Natural Raspberry Flavor (flavor difference), TheraZinc Echinacea Natural Cherry Mint Flavor (image difference, same product), TheraZinc Echinacea Natural Cherry Mint Flavor (package size difference, same product), TheraZinc Echinacea Cherry Mint Flavor (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Quantum, Inc. (distributor), Eugene, OR. All Quantum Health products.