Zicam Nasal Products Found to Cause Loss of Smell
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a public health advisory stating that the use of Zicam Cold Remedy nasal products should be stopped. The nasal products are used to help with cold symptoms. They contain zinc and have been found to cause anosmia.
Anosmia is a condition where the victim loses their sense of smell and partial sense of taste. The FDA has received more than 130 reports linking the loss of smell to Zicam since 1999. They are recommending that these products be thrown away immediately.
The products manufactured by Matrixx Initiatives that have been targeted include:
• Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel (15mL, NDC 62750-003-10)
• Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs (20 swabs, NDC 67250-003-20)
• Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (20 swabs, NDC 67250-003-21)