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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.
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.
Zicam Recall: Manufacturer Says FDA Not Changing Stance on Zicam
According to Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., maker of Zicam cold remedy, the FDA is not going to reverse a prior stance that prevents the company from marketing the over-the-counter homeopathic remedy due to reports of consumers losing their sense of smell after using the nasal gel.
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 Class Action Lawsuits Filed Over Loss of Smell
Matrixx Initiatives, maker of the recently recalled Zicam Cold Remedy, faces class action lawsuits in California and Missouri that allege they failed to adequately warn consumers that the nasal gel and nasal swab versions of Zicam could cause damage to the sense of smell.
Zicam Lawsuits Filed Over Loss of Smell
More than 100 people have filed Zicam lawsuits against Matrixx Initiatives, Inc. in the wake of a recall issued last week for several versions of their cold remedy over concerns that they may cause a loss of the sense of smell.
Zicam Problems Reported to Matrixx by 800 People
Matrixx Initiatives admitted Thursday that 800 consumer complaints about Zicam problems were received by the company, but they failed to turn those over to the FDA. A Zicam recall was issued earlier this week for nasal gel and swab versions of the cold remedy after the FDA warned consumers to stop using the products [...]
Zicam Recall Issued After FDA Warns About Risk of Loss of Smell
Matrixx Initiatives, the makers of Zicam, have announced they will comply with a FDA order to stop marketing nasal gel and swab versions of their over-the-counter cold remedy, voluntarily withdrawing two products from the market amid concerns that they could cause permanent loss of ability to smell.
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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