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Consumers using Zicam Cold Remedy have reported anosmia, or a loss of smell. Although Zicam has an entire line of cold remedy products, the only one that has so far been linked to anosmia is the nasal gel or swabs, which are applied directly to nose. Zicam''s maker continues to deny a link between its cold remedy product and anosmia, and issued a statement reaffirming the safety of intranasal Zicam Cold Remedy.
According to reports, some consumers have experienced anosmia after using Zicam just once. The cases are all similar in description and the majority of the anosmia sufferers have not regained function. In the 1930s, zinc compounds were used in attempts to prevent polio. In around 10% of the people that had received the zinc compounds, anosmia was suffered permanently.
While Zicam manufacturer Matrixx Initiatives says there is a significant difference in that Zicam contains zinc gluconate and not zinc sulfate as in the polio uses, consumers and lawyers are arguing differently. So far, four lawsuits have been filed against Zicam''s maker because of anosmia complaints. The FDA is investigating the consumer anosmia complaints and has a hot line to accept any more complaints regarding Zicam.
Matrixx has said that, "statements alleging that intranasal Zicam products cause anosmia (loss of smell) are completely unfounded and misleading." Zicam is a popular homeopathic cold remedy that is sold over the counter and advertised nationwide. There have been reports of anosmia in another popular zinc gluconate containing nasal spray, but most of the anosmia reports have been in response to Zicam use.
A well- known nose expert from the University of Pennsylvania, in addition to a Zicam consultant, believes studies need to be performed due to the absence of scientific evidence. Intended to reduce the duration of the common cold, Zicam became immediately popular with revenue in the third quarter ending September 30, 2003 increasing 163% to $13.4 million from $5.1 million in the comparable year ago period. In September 2003, an American Rhinologic Society meeting discusses several cases of anosmia linked to the use of Zicam.
The consumer complaints regarding Zicam use and anosmia allege that even when following directions the adverse Zicam side effect can be suffered. Anosmia affects around 2 million people in the U.S. and has effects that many people do not realize. When the olfactory cues are lost, as they are with anosmia sufferers, the sensation of taste is also lost. Since taste is made up of mostly smells, anosmia causes the inability to distinguish what is being consumed.
Anosmia can also lead to other life threatening situations. By not being able to smell, certain olfactory warning signals are lost and deadly consequences can result. The smell of smoke or fire, leaking gas, or even just spoiled food or beverages cannot be identified with anosmia sufferers.
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