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Zicam Lawsuits: Zinc Nasal Spray Linked to Anosmia

Zicam Side Effects Include Loss of Smell, Taste

The FDA has warned consumers to discontinue use of Zicam Cold Remedy nasal products. Marketed by Matrixx Initiatives, these products are zinc-containing nasal cold remedies used to reduce cold symptoms. Unfortunately, these Zicam products have been associated with a long lasting or permanent loss of sense of smell, also known as anosmia.

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Zicam Side Effects: Loss of Smell

The FDA has received 130 reports of loss of smell from people using Zicam. The reports revealed that many Zicam users lost their sense of smell after the first dose, while others experienced anosmia after multiple doses. The Zicam products associated with loss of smell include:

• Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel
• Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs
• Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size

If you or a loved one has been using any of these Zicam cold remedies, the FDA urges you to stop using them. If you have experienced a loss of smell or taste, please contact our experienced product liability lawyers for a free consultation today.

Zicam Risk: Anosmia Dangers

Loss of smell can decrease a person's quality of life and hinder their ability to identify hazardous smells such as smoke, gas or odor from spoiled food. In addition, because sense of smell is linked to sense of taste, many people may lose the pleasure of eating. The FDA has urged consumers to speak with their doctor if they experience any Zicam side effects, including loss of smell or taste.

Reports have surfaced that Matrixx allegedly received more than 800 reports of loss of smell, but failed to forward these concerns to the FDA. Though Matrixx believes the FDA warning was unwarranted, they have agreed to voluntarily withdraw Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs from the market.

Matrixx has already spent $12 million in Zicam lawsuits for users who lost their sense of smell after using Zicam nasal products. If you or a loved one also experienced loss of smell after using Zicam, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact our Zicam lawyers at Morgan and Morgan today. We have years of experience litigating product liability lawsuits and are dedicated to ensuring pharmaceutical companies are responsible for the side effects of their products.

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