Kansas City Zicam Lawyers
Missouri • Kansas • Southern Illinois
We depend on our sense of smell. This important sense helps us enjoy food, is associated with pleasant memories, and, most of all, warns us of dangers, such as smoke or gas leaks.
On June 16, 2009 , the FDA ordered Zicam's manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives Inc., to stop marketing some of its products, which contain zinc. The FDA says more than 130 consumers have developed anosmia, or a loss of smell, associated with using these Zicam products:
- Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel
- Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs
- Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size
Zicam Can Destroy Your Sense of Smell
The FDA has warned consumers to stop using the over-the-counter nasal cold remedy Zicam. The reason: it can permanently damage your sense of smell.
The manufacturer claims Zicam can reduce the duration of common cold symptoms. Scientists, however, believe zinc may damage nerves in the nose needed for smell -- and dozens of Zicam users apparently have been injured.
Because these products were "homeopathic," they were not subject to the rigorous testing that the FDA requires of most pharmaceuticals. Nor were the products subject to FDA rules requiring warnings of side effects. However, even though Matrixx Initiatives was under no FDA obligation to test its drugs or warn consumers of side effects, it still has a legal duty to market a safe product.
Contact Brown & Crouppen
If you believe Zicam has damaged your sense of smell, you should ask your doctor to give you an examination. You may also have a claim against Matrixx Initiatives. Call the experienced drug injury team at Brown & Crouppen toll free at 888-842-7944 or use our online form for a free consultation about your legal rights.
