Zicam Cold Remedy Gets FDA Warning For 3 Nasal Products
by TheMediGuy · Filed Under: FDA HEALTH-PRODUCTS WARNINGS · Vitamins-Cure-Secrets
FDA Advises Consumers Against Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Intranasal Zinc Product Linked to Loss of Sense of Smell
An FDA Zicam Nasal Cold Remedy warning, advises consumers to stop using three products marketed over-the-counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of sense of smell, anosmia.
Anosmia, loss of smell, effect is still unclear, and may be long-lasting or permanent.
The three products in the warning included:
* Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel
* Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs
* Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (a discontinued product)
The Food and Drug Administration has received more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell associated with . . .
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