FDA Warns Zicam Could Permanently Damage Sense of Smell

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has advised consumers to stop using Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel because the over-the-counter product could cause permanent damage to the sense of smell.

Although no official recall has been issued, the FDA warned against three of Zicam’s products – nasal gel, nasal swabs and kids size swabs. About 130 consumers have reported loss of smell, also called anosmia, after using Zicam. In many cases, the loss of smell occurred after the first dose.

Zicam did not have to be approved by the government as it was considered an herbal supplement rather than a drug. The FDA has sent Zicam manufacturer Matrixx a warning letter saying the product can no longer be marketed without government approval.

In a post on their website, Matrixx insists Zicam is safe and the “allegations to the contrary are scientifically unfounded and misleading.”

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