On June 16, 2009, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA,www.fda.gov) advised consumers to discontinue use of Zicam products due to more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell. The products included Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Remedy Gel Swabs and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size.
The FDA issued this statement
If you believe you have suffered any ill effects from using Zicam, you are encouraged to speak with your health care provider right away. The FDA also asks that consumers as well as health care professionals report all cases of anosmia, or the loss of sense of smell, to the FDA’s MedWatch program. You may contact MedWatch by phone at 1-800-FDA-1088 or online at MedWatch
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You knew it was comming...
July 8, 2009
• Zicam Users File Class Action Lawsuits
• Matrixx Failed to Give FDA 800 Zicam Complaints
• Matrixx Initiatives Pulls Zicam Products
• FDA Issues Warning About Zicam Cold Remedy
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Users of a recalled cold medicine have filed a pair of class action lawsuits, alleging that, instead of easing their sniffles, the medication permanently impaired their sense of smell.
http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/zicam_class.html#ixzz0KgXTl7Lf&D
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