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Biotech / Medical : GUMM - Eliminate the Common Cold
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From: StockDung9/18/2011 9:50:32 AM
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Two years after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about certain Zicam cold remedy products, we're still getting disturbing reports from consumers.

“I was sick with sinus congestion over 4th of July weekend and had been using Zicam nasal gel,” said Brian, of Nararre, Fla. “It worked pretty good but after three days I noticed I could no longer smell or taste anything. At that point I stopped using it and have not used any medication or nasal products since. My senses have still not come back.I hate to think think product caused this and hope t's not permanent but as it's August 22 now and I'm still without my taste and smell sense, I feel a bit concerned.”

Brian should be concerned, and he should see a doctor right away. In 2009 the FDA said consumers should stop using three products marketed over-the-counter as cold remedies because they are associated with the loss of sense of smell, a condition known as anosmia. Anosmia may be long-lasting or permanent.

The products are:

  • Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel
  • Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs
  • Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size, a discontinued product
The FDA said it had received more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell associated with the use of these three Zicam products. In these reports, many people who experienced a loss of smell said the condition occurred with the first dose; others reported a loss of the sense of smell after multiple uses of the product.

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