FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
#1FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 4:23pm
On the one hand, my reaction is "130 people isn't *that* many," but on the other hand, I use Zicam all the time, and apparently should cut down my usage...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today advised 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 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 has 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 products...
FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
#2re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 4:26pmCrap. I love Zicam.
Unknown User
Joined: 12/31/69
#2re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 4:29pm
I used to use it all the time 'cause I loved the way it smelled! But lately I think they switched to an "Unscented" formula. It doesn't small at all any more
Updated On: 6/16/09 at 04:29 PM
#3re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 4:34pmI just recently discovered that they make an allergy relief gel swab, I love those things!
Gothampc
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/20/03
#4re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:02pmZicam is a huge sponsor of the Rush Limbaugh Show. It doesn't take a genius to connect the dots on why a government agency is trying to outlaw the product.
#5re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:06pmI know, right? You just KNOW Obama stole those people's sense of smell and is trying to point the finger at Zicam.
#6re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:06pmTypical Obama cover-up, I'll say!
#7re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:17pm
Yeah Goth, that is exactly why the FDA put out a warning!
Jesus, I wonder if there is a drug people who have persecuted conspiracy theory paranoia should take?
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#8re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:46pm
I'm sure it's a vast conspiracy.
Or maybe it's this.
Plum
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/4/04
#9re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 5:47pmSeriously, though, do you have any clue how the FDA and other administrative agencies work? Read a freaking book. I recommend A Question of Intent, which was one book I had to read when I studied administrative law for an entire semester. There is no universe in which getting a drug banned by the FDA is a simple process.
EVIE
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/12/04
#10re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/16/09 at 7:27pmCRAPOLA! I love using Zicam!
kelzama
Broadway Star Joined: 9/14/04
#11re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/17/09 at 6:09pmThe catalyst $12 million dollar lawsuit settlement happened in 2006. Why the heck did it take so long for the FDA to get involved?
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#12re: FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Posted: 6/17/09 at 6:10pmbeuracracy?
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