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Denture Cream Recall

Wearing choppers can be a real pain, but who would suspect your denture adhesive cream might poison you?

National Public Radio announced early this year that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) was recalling some of its denture adhesive products because they contain zinc, a trace element that ingested in excessive quantities can cause serious neurological problems.

In a recent recall, GSK took Super Poligrip® Original, Ultra Fresh and Extra Care off the market, while they worked on making a zinc-free denture cream. The trace element, which we all need in minimal amounts, helps false teeth stick in place. It enhances the adherent properties of the cream.

Injuries Lead to Denture Cream Recall

But, people using too much of the cream have been experiencing neuropathy causing:

Pain, numbness or tingling in the limbs
Muscle or limb weakness
Problems with balance
A shortened gait and problems with walking
Cramping
Paralysis
Effect on sense of taste and smell

Neuropathy, caused by a lack of sufficient copper in the body, comes from having too much zinc.

There are zinc-free denture creams. These include:

Secure Denture Adhesive
Super Poligrip® Zinc Free Denture Adhesive
Effergrip ExtraStrong Denture Adhesive Cream, Zinc Free Formula

In the wake of the denture cream recalls, the number of lawsuits being filed continues to grow. More than 70 lawsuits against dental cream manufacturers have been consolidated in Miami into multidistrict litigation and GSK has been said to be setting up a reimbursement fund to pay claimants. However, neither the amount of money set aside nor the disbursements have been announced. A P&G lawsuit is set for June 2011.

"With respect to the Poligrip® product liability litigation, the Group (GlaxoSmithKline) has reached agreement in principle to settle the vast majority of cases," GSK said in its second quarter earnings report.

Contact a Denture Cream Attorney

If you or someone you love has used a zinc-containing denture cream and has been affected by any of the neurological symptoms caused by zinc poisoning, you owe it to yourself to contact one of our denture cream attorneys. Our lawyers understand the seriousness of your condition and will treat you with compassion, while at the same time relentlessly going after the manufacturer that has caused your pain. Call toll free (800) 208-3110 for an evaluation.

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