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Zicam Lawyer
Zicam and Loss of Smell
If you or a family member have had any side effects
from taking the over the counter homeopathic medicine
Zicam, it is wise to consult one of our product liability
and personal injury attorneys immediately, to preserve
your possible rights to compensation. The Zicam Cold
Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs, and Zicam
Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size products have recently
been taken off the market due to recommendations by
the FDA. Any remaining product should be discarded or
returned to Zicam for exchange or refunding.
Symptoms resulting from use of these Zicam products
include: anosmia (loss of the sense of smell) or ageusia
(loss of taste) and there may also be burning sensations
in the nasal cavities. The burning sensations were reported
to have occurred directly after taking the product.
Loss of the senses of taste and smell follow, and can
be either long-lasting, or possibly permanent. Some
major problems from losing these senses are endangering
to a person, including being able to not smell smoke,
spoiled food, or a gas leak. Loss of these senses may
also adversely affect the quality of a person's life,
as they would then be unable to enjoy the flavor and
pleasures of food and aromas.
The drug was created for and marketed as a relief from
the common cold. It allegedly reduced the length and
severity of illness when taken immediately. In fact,
a common cold will terminate itself within 7 to 14 days.
Zicam was advertised as a product that would reduce
both the severity and length of a cold.
Other oral Zicam products for combating colds are not
under recall. The Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size have
already been discontinued. Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel
and Cold Remedy Gel Swabs are no longer being actively
sold.
Again, if you or any family member has taken these Zicam
products and later experienced loss of smell or taste,
it is essential to consult with your attorney immediately.
These are product liability cases involving personal
injury losses, and you may be able to receive compensation
for your damages. There are over 130 reports to the
FDA of sense losses related to use of these Zicam products,
often at the first use of the products.
The maker of Zicam products, Matrixx Initiatives, has
faced hundreds of lawsuits over the last ten years from
those persons who claimed to have lost their sense of
smell. There has been one major group settlement the
company reached with 340 plaintiffs for $12 million,
and other lawsuits are ongoing. Our attorneys and their
staff have been reviewing these cases, and are interested
in talking with you if you or a family members believes
Zicam products have resulted in losses of your senses
of smell or taste.
Please call today to set up an appointment to discuss
your individual case with one of our experienced product
liability and personal injury attorneys if your sense
of smell or taste has been affected by use of the Zicam
products.
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