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Zicam Lawsuit
Side effects of Zicam Nasal Gel and Nasal Swabs, marketed as an over-the-counter cold remedy, have been associated with the loss of sense of smell and taste, which can be an extremely devastating injury. In June 2009, the FDA required that three Zicam Cold Remedy products be pulled from the market due to reports [...]
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Zicam Loss of Smell Warning Will Not Be Reversed by FDA
The FDA is refusing to reverse a warning about loss of smell from Zicam, which led to a recall last summer for the over-the-counter cold remedy’s nasal sprays and gels.
Avandia, Seroquel Top List of Most Common Adverse Event Reports
According to a new analysis of serious, disabling and fatal adverse events reported to FDA during the third quarter of 2009, the controversial diabetes drug Avandia was associated with the most reports, followed by the antipsychotic drug Seroquel.
Zicam Loss of Smell Lawsuit Filed Over Recalled Nasal Spray Cold Remedy
An Illinois woman is the latest plaintiff to file a Zicam lawsuit over claims that the recalled nasal spray version of the popular cold remedy destroyed her sense of smell.
Swine Flu Nasal Spray Recall Issued Due to Problems with Vaccine Strength
More than 4.6 million doses of H1N1 influenza (swine flu) nasal spray vaccines have been recalled due to loss of potency, the second such vaccine recall this month. However, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that there are no safety concerns and individuals who received vaccines from these lots do [...]
Matrixx Initiatives Requests FDA Reverse Warning About Zicam Side Effects
Matrixx Initiatives has renewed a request that the FDA reverse a warning to consumers that side effects of Zicam nasal sprays and gels can cause loss of smell, and are also asking the agency to reveal how it concluded that some of their Zicam products are dangerous.
Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray Recall: Risk of Infection from B. Cepacia Bacteria
About 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex Vapo Spray are being recalled due to the potential risk of infection from bacterial contamination.
Zicam Recall Will Not Lead to Reformulation for Return of Cold Remedy
Following a Zicam recall issued earlier this year for nasal gel and nasal swab versions of the popular cold remedy due to a potential risk that they may cause users to lose their sense of smell, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. indicates that they have no plans to reformulate and reintroduce the homeopathic product. They continue [...]
Zicam Nasal Spray Lawsuit Alleges Loss of Smell After One Use
According to a lawsuit filed earlier this year against Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., makers of the recently recalled Zicam nasal spray, a Texas woman alleges that she suffered a loss of smell after using the over-the-counter cold remedy only one time.
Zicam Side Effects Linked to Loss of Sense of Smell: FDA Warns Against Use
The FDA is warning consumers not to use several versions of Zicam Cold Remedy after receiving more than 130 reports of people losing their sense of smell. Though the action has not been termed a Zicam recall, since the homeopathic product was never formally approved by the FDA, the popular over-the-counter nasal gel and [...]
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