FDA Warning June 2009 : Why Zicam is Dangerous

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning to consumers in June 2009 to stop using three over-the-counter Zicam Cold Remedy products manufactured by the Arizona based Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. The three products the FDA public advisory warning related to are Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (previously discontinued). Read the FDA’s consumer warning news release in its entirety here.

The director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and research, Janet Woodcock, M.D., said “Loss of sense of smell is a serious risk for people who use these products for relief from cold symptoms. We are concerned that consumers may unknowingly use a product that could cause serious harm, and therefore we are advising them not to use these products for any reason.”

The loss of ability to detect odor is potentially dangerous because users may not be able to detect toxic odors or smoke, or even spoiled food. The FDA encourages Zicam users who suffer anosmia (loss of sense of smell) or any other adverse side effect to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. Consumers can voluntarily report side effects mail by sending Voluntary Reporting Form 3500 to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787. Consumers can also submit a reporting form online, or can contact MedWatch by telephone at (800)FDA-1088.

If you’ve lost your sense of smell from using Zicam intranasal products, you may be entitled to financial compensation from Zicam’s manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. For more information about your legal rights if you have suffered anosmia from using intranasal Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel or Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, contact the Zicam lawsuit product liability attorneys at (800) 315-9218. We do not charge a fee to review your case, and there are no legal fees unless we recover money for you.

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Comments FDA Warning June 2009 : Why Zicam is Dangerous The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning to consumers in June 2009 to stop using three over-the-counter Zicam Cold Remedy products manufactured by the Arizona based Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. The three products the FDA public advisory warning related to are Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (previously discontinued). Read the FDA’s consumer warning news release in its entirety here. The director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and research, Janet Woodcock, M.D., said “Loss of sense of smell is a serious risk for people who use these products for relief from cold symptoms. We are concerned that consumers may unknowingly use a product that could cause serious harm, and therefore we are advising them not to use these products for any reason.” The loss of ability to detect odor is potentially dangerous because users may not be able to detect toxic odors or smoke, or even spoiled food. The FDA encourages Zicam users who suffer anosmia (loss of sense of smell) or any other adverse side effect to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program. Consumers can voluntarily report side effects mail by sending Voluntary Reporting Form 3500 to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787. Consumers can also submit a reporting form online, or can contact MedWatch by telephone at (800)FDA-1088. If you’ve lost your sense of smell from using Zicam intranasal products, you may be entitled to financial compensation from Zicam’s manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. For more information about your legal rights if you have suffered anosmia from using intranasal Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel or Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, contact the Zicam lawsuit product liability attorneys at (800) 315-9218. We do not charge a fee to review your case, and there are no legal fees unless we recover money for you. 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
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