The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are alerting consumers that the Food & Drug Administration has issued a public health advisory that use of Zicam Cold Remedy nasal products should be discontinued. These products, manufactured by Matrixx Initiatives, are zinc-containing nasal cold remedies used to reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms. However, they have been found to cause a long lasting or permanent loss of sense of smell, which is referred to as anosmia.
The products associated with this Public Health Advisory are:
• Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel (15mL, NDC 62750-003-10)
• Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs (20 swabs, NDC 67250-003-20)
• Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (20 swabs, NDC 67250-003-21)
Zicam is an intranasal zinc solution. Zinc can cause a condition called anosmia, which results in loss of the sense of smell and partial reduction of the sense of taste. Since Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel was introduced in 1999, the FDA has received more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell associated with the use of Zicam zinc-containing intranasal products. While some people experienced a loss of sense of smell after the first dose, others reported this side effect after multiple uses of the products. Loss of the sense of smell can adversely affect one’s quality of life and limits an individual’s ability to detect the scent of gas, smoke, chemicals, and other harmful fumes.
The FDA recommends that consumers stop using these products and discard them. Individuals who have experienced a loss of sense of smell after using any of the affected Zicam products should contact a health care professional.
To learn more about the harmful side effects of Zicam, visit http://www.forthepeople.com/zicam_lawsuits.htm. If you or a loved one lost your sense of smell after using a Zicam product, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Fill out the free case evaluation form to learn more about your legal rights and options if you have experienced anosmia after using a Zicam intranasal zinc product. Morgan & Morgan’s Zicam lawyers are experienced in litigating dangerous and defective drug cases and have the resources and knowledge to pursue justice on your behalf.
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