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Zicam

An over the counter homeopathic medication designed to reduce the duration of the common cold, Zicam has enjoyed great popularity since it hit the market. Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., the company that manufactures, markets, and sells Zicam, has enjoyed financial benefits of the drug's success. The revenue from their line of Zicam products increased 163% in the quarter ending September 30, 2003, totaling $13.4 million. While Zicam makes drug manufacturers an enormous amount of money, reports continue to surface that users of Zicam are suffering from a condition known as anosmia, or total loss of smell.

According to the lawsuits filed by various users of Zicam, it has been known for decades that the use of intranasal zinc causes anosmia and hyposmia (partial loss of smell). Zicam contains zinc gluconate, and the products are administered nasally. In the late 1930s, intranasal zinc solutions were used to prevent polio, but proved unsuccessful and in some instances caused a loss of smell. Despite this seemingly obvious problem, Zicam and other cold remedies containing soluble zinc are not tested by the FDA for safety or efficacy.

A Dow Jones Newswire article in February of 2004 reported that consumer complaints about Zicam regarding zinc gluconate induced loss of smell. Matrixx Initiative claims to be unaware of an FDA inquiry into the safety of Zicam products and their possible side effects. Despite the company's assurances that Zicam adheres to FDA guidelines and restrictions, lawsuits have been filed by Zicam users against both Matrixx Initiatives and Zicam LLC.

If you or a loved one has used intranasal zinc products such as Zicam, and you feel that negative effects were suffered as a result, you may be entitled to restitution. Zicam's makers, lawsuits are currently claiming, acted irresponsibly by ignoring previous evidence that intranasal zinc causes anosmia, and marketed Zicam without sufficient warning about the possibility for this side effect when using the remedy. An attorney who has a background in product liability will be able to discuss Zicam and potential legal actions with you, and can help you determine if you have an actionable case against the makers and distributors of Zicam.

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More Zicam Resources

Zicam Marketers Sued - General and Factual Allegations relating to Zicam Cold Remedy.

Zicam.com - Official site of Zicam Nasal Cold Remedy.