Zicam Lawyer & Lawsuit
Zicam, manufactured by Matrixx, is a gel taken through intranasal administration and advertised as shortening the duration and severity of colds. Its main ingredient, zinc gluconate, has been associated with the loss of sense of smell (anosmia).
Breaking News June 25, 2009 — Zicam® Recall: SEC & FDA Investigates Matrixx
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Zicam induced anosmia claims in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has taken Zicam and suffered from the loss of sense of smell, or anosmia, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please click here to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
What is the problem with Zicam?
Zicam is a branded series of over-the-counter homeopathic cold and allergy remedies. The products are Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (a discontinued product). The FDA has received more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell associated with the use of these three Zicam products. On June 16th, 2009, the FDA had advised consumers that the use of Zicam products should discontinued because of “serious risk” of loss of sense of smell (anosmia) being caused by the product’s main ingredient, zinc gluconate.
Side Effects of Zicam
There are a variety of side effects associated with Zicam. Our firm is pursing the following types of serious side effects:
- Anosmia
- Loss of sense of taste and / or smell
Do I Have a Zicam Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, LLP is currently accepting Zicam induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been injured by Zicam, you should contact our firm immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Dangerous Drug Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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