Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a New York law firm nationally recognized for its consumer protection and mass tort practices, announced today that it is currently investigating cases of neuropathy, zinc poisoning, and other serious side effects being experienced by denture cream users. The firm’s consumer advocacy website, www.ConsumerInjuryLawyers.com, contains an informational portal about denture adhesive cream lawsuits.
Fixodent, Super-Poligrip, and other popular denture adhesive creams have been linked to several serious side effects by a study conducted at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Among the dangerous side effects linked to Fixodent, Super-Poligrip and other denture creams is a nerve disorder called neuropathy, a condition characterized by numbness, pain, and tingling in the hands and feet. Zinc poisoning, copper deficiency and nerve damage were also named as possible side effects of denture cream use.
Unfortunately, many of the more than 35 million Americans who wear dentures are unaware of the link between denture adhesive creams and serious side effects, as the Fixodent and Super-Poligrip labels don’t contain warnings about zinc poisoning, copper depletion, or neuropathy. Indeed, in the case of Fixodent, it does not even identify zinc as a substance contained in the adhesive. Currently, most denture adhesive creams are Class I medical devices and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not require denture cream manufacturers to warn the public about these potential side effects.
According to news sources, at least two Super-Poligrip lawsuits have been filed against GlaxoSmithKline, the company that makes Super-Poligrip. One of those Super-Poligrip lawsuits allegedly has settled out of court for a confidential amount. As awareness about the serious side effects associated with Fixodent and Super-Poligrip continues to rise, the number of Fixodent and Super-Poligrip lawsuits will likely dramatically increase.
Fixodent and Super-Poligrip lawsuits are typically filed against the denture cream manufacturers and allege that these manufacturers failed to warn consumers about the risks associated with denture cream use. With Fixodent and Super-Poligrip lawsuits, denture cream users suffering from zinc poisoning, neuropathy, or other serious side effects can seek compensation for any injuries resulting from denture cream use. For example, a Fixodent or Super-Poligrip lawsuit may seek compensation for physical injury, pain, suffering, lost compensation and medical expenses associated with injuries caused by denture cream use.
For more information about Fixodent lawsuits, Super-Poligrip lawsuits, and other denture cream litigation, visit www.ConsumerInjuryLawyers.com, a consumer advocacy website offered by Bernstein Liebhard that provides free information about Fixodent lawsuits.
