Orlando, FL 2/20/2010 8:44:48 AM
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Morgan & Morgan Alerts Consumers that GlaxoSmithKline Will Remove Zinc from Denture Cream Products

Morgan & Morgan, PA is alerting consumers that GlaxoSmithKline has announced that it will voluntarily remove zinc from all of its denture cream products, including Poligrip and Super Poligrip. GSK will end the manufacture and supply of its zinc-containing denture adhesives and transition to zinc-free versions of these products. This announcement comes after scientific studies have identified a link between the use of zinc-containing denture adhesives and neurological problems, including neuropathy. In addition, there are currently 75 denture cream cases consolidated before U.S. District Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga in the Southern District of Florida.

These denture cream lawsuits have been filed against GlaxoSmithKline and Proctor & Gamble (manufacturer of Fixodent). Attorney Scott Weinstein of Morgan & Morgan, Co-Lead Counsel for plaintiffs in the denture cream zinc poisoning multidistrict litigation, is fighting for the rights of consumers who have suffered zinc poisoning and serious neurological damage after using zinc-containing denture creams. One of Mr. Weinstein’s clients, 62-year-old Ronald Beaver, used PoliGrip denture cream for several years before he began experiencing weakness and developed a blood disorder. Now he is only able to work two days a week and often feels fatigued.

Zinc poisoning symptoms include poor balance, a tingling sensation, and pain in the extremities.  Weakness and numbness can also be signs of toxic zinc levels. Denture cream users who experience these symptoms should speak to a doctor as soon as possible in order to ensure that they receive the proper testing and treatment.

For more information about the link between Poligrip, Super Poligrip, and denture cream zinc poisoning, visit http://www.forthepeople.com/denture_cream_zinc_poisoning.htm. Informational articles about denture cream lawsuits, denture cream side effects, zinc poisoning, neuropathy, and additional related topics are available on this page for site visitors to review. Morgan & Morgan’s denture cream lawyers offer a free case evaluation for those who have suffered health complications that may be related to denture cream use.

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