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Zicam claims for loss of smell and tasteThe US Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to stop using 3 Zicam Cold Remedy products because those products have been linked to the loss of the sense of smell (known as anosmia). The reported Zicam smell loss apparently occurs within a few uses of the Zicam Cold Remedy products. Products linked to the Zicam loss of smell in the FDA's advisory are Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (this last product has been discontinued).
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Zicam Smell Loss
The US Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to stop using 3 Zicam Cold Remedy Products after the products were linked to the loss of the sense of smell (anosmia). The FDA made the announcement after receiving more than 130 reports of anosmia linked to the products. The onset of Zicam smell loss varied, with some patients reporting it after the first dose of cold remedy, while others reported the condition after multiple uses of the product.
 The products named in the FDA's advisory are Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (a discontinued product).
Zicam is an over-the-counter nasal solution and cold remedy that is applied either by spraying or swabbing the product directly onto the nasal surface. Patients reportedly complained about an intense burning sensation in their nasal cavity immediately after using the Zicam product. This was followed by a loss of the sense of smell after the cold symptoms cleared up. Anosmia is also linked to a decrease in the ability to taste. In addition to decreasing quality of life, loss of sense of smell can be dangerous for people. Some signs of danger include the smell of gas or smoke, which people with anosmia would not be able to detect. Zicam contains the active ingredient Zincum Gluconicum (also known as Zinc Gluconate). This active ingredient has been linked to nasal nerve damage and is believed to cause a caustic action on the nasal passages that leads to a loss of the sense of smell. Zicam is manufactured by Matrixx. Matrixx's line of products includes Zicam Cold Remedy, Zicam Allergy Relief, Zicam Maximum Strength Flu and more. The FDA has sent Matrixx a warning letter, advising the company that these products cannot be marketed without FDA approval. Zicam Loss of Smell Legal HelpIf you or a loved one has suffered the loss of smell after using Zicam, you may qualify for damages or remedies that may be awarded in a possible class action lawsuit. Please click on the link below.Posted on Jul-28-04 Updated on Jun-26-09 |
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Scottsdale, AZ: A recent warning from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with regard to Zicam nasal spray has migrated to Canada, where the Canadian Health authority has mirrored the FDA recommendation for consumers to immediately stop using three 
On January 20, 2006, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc, the maker of Zicam cold remedy products, agreed to settle a class action lawsuit by paying out $12 million to 340 plaintiffs, who claim Zicam nasal spray permanently damaged their sense of smell, a condition known as anosmia. In the summer of 2005, Matrixx also settled the only lawsuit that has gone to trial, with a 42-year-old computer consultant, for an undisclosed amount. [ © 2001-2009 Online Legal Marketing. All rights reserved.