Zinc Intranasal Gel Side Effects: Zicam and Anosmia

Zicam Cold Remedy nasal spray and swab products are considered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as homeopathic products, and are considered to be harmless remedies with no adverse side effects. However, Zicam’s manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., and the FDA have both received hundreds of complaints from Zicam users and physicians about permanent loss of smell following use of Zicam.

Anosmia, the inability to smell or detect odor, is a potential side effect of using Zicam, the FDA has determined. Some Zicam users also suffer hyposmia, the reduced or limited ability to detect odor. Zicam’s manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., denies that Zicam can cause anosmia or hyposmia. They have long maintained that the loss of the sense of smell that Zicam users complain of is merely a symptom of their cold or allergy. While intranasal swelling or inflammation of the nasal membranes may cause the temporary loss of smell, common colds and allergies by themselves do not cause permanent anosmia.

The loss of sense of smell that Zicam users sometimes experience is linked to its active ingredient, soluble zinc gluconate (zincum gluconium). Although zinc may reduce the duration of a cold, its use in intranasal sprays and gels can also permanently damage or destroy olfactory nerves. For 10 years, Zicam’s product labeling has not warned product users of this potential side effect. The FDA is now requiring Zicam to warn users of this risk in the future.

Under product liability law, if you have suffered complete or reduced ability to smell due to the use of Zicam, you may be able to obtain compensation in a lawsuit. For more information about your legal rights, contact the Zicam litigation attorneys at Estey & Bomberger for a free and confidential case review and assessment. If we represent you in your Zicam anosmia claim, you will not be charged a fee unless we recover money on your behalf.

Estey & Bomberger: Zicam Lawyers

Zicam Research Study

Anosmia and Zicam: How Zicam Causes Loss of Smell

Zicam Nasal Injury: Olfactory Nerve Damage

Zicam Cold Remedy Ingredients: Zinc Gluconate & Loss of Smell

Zicam Manufacturer Product Withdrawal: Products Recalled

Zinc Intranasal Gel Side Effects: Zicam and Anosmia

FDA Warning June 2009 : Why Zicam is Dangerous

Zicam Compensation: Your Rights Under Product Liability Law

Zicam Lawsuits and Settlements: How to Obtain Compensation

Zicam Product Liability Attorneys: Zicam Lawsuits and Settlements

Zicam Recall Law Firm: How To Protect Your Rights




Home Return to home Meet the Attorneys Find out more about Zicam attorneys E&B. Zicam Information Side effects, anosmia, and other information. Zicam Lawsuits Considering filing a lawsuit against Zicam? Free Case Evaluation Find out if you have a case against Matrixx. Contact Us Find our contact information.

Comments Zinc Intranasal Gel Side Effects: Zicam and Anosmia Zicam Cold Remedy nasal spray and swab products are considered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as homeopathic products, and are considered to be harmless remedies with no adverse side effects. However, Zicam’s manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., and the FDA have both received hundreds of complaints from Zicam users and physicians about permanent loss of smell following use of Zicam. Anosmia, the inability to smell or detect odor, is a potential side effect of using Zicam, the FDA has determined. Some Zicam users also suffer hyposmia, the reduced or limited ability to detect odor. Zicam’s manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., denies that Zicam can cause anosmia or hyposmia. They have long maintained that the loss of the sense of smell that Zicam users complain of is merely a symptom of their cold or allergy. While intranasal swelling or inflammation of the nasal membranes may cause the temporary loss of smell, common colds and allergies by themselves do not cause permanent anosmia. The loss of sense of smell that Zicam users sometimes experience is linked to its active ingredient, soluble zinc gluconate (zincum gluconium). Although zinc may reduce the duration of a cold, its use in intranasal sprays and gels can also permanently damage or destroy olfactory nerves. For 10 years, Zicam’s product labeling has not warned product users of this potential side effect. The FDA is now requiring Zicam to warn users of this risk in the future. Under product liability law, if you have suffered complete or reduced ability to smell due to the use of Zicam, you may be able to obtain compensation in a lawsuit. For more information about your legal rights, contact the Zicam litigation attorneys at Estey & Bomberger for a free and confidential case review and assessment. If we represent you in your Zicam anosmia claim, you will not be charged a fee unless we recover money on your behalf. Zicam Research Study Anosmia and Zicam: How Zicam Causes Loss of Smell Zicam Nasal Injury: Olfactory Nerve Damage Zicam Cold Remedy Ingredients: Zinc Gluconate & Loss of Smell Zicam Manufacturer Product Withdrawal: Products Recalled Zinc Intranasal Gel Side Effects: Zicam and Anosmia FDA Warning June 2009 : Why Zicam is Dangerous Zicam Compensation: Your Rights Under Product Liability Law Zicam Lawsuits and Settlements: How to Obtain Compensation Zicam Product Liability Attorneys: Zicam Lawsuits and Settlements Zicam Recall Law Firm: How To Protect Your Rights
The Zicam lawsuit lawyer information in this site should not be construed as legal advice, nor should it be considered the formation of an attorney-client relationship. This Zicam information website also contains links to other various websites. The inclusion of such links does not constitute a referral or endorsement of any of the linked entities. Copyright 2009 Attorneys Estey & Bomberger , LLP \| SiteMap Site by iLawyerMarketing.com