FDA Recommends Removal of Zicam from Market- Proof that Just Because It's Labeled as Homeopathic, Doesn't Mean It's Safe
Just received the following update from the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology:
This morning, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a news conference warning physicians and consumers about Zicam Cold Remedy intranasal products, indicating “these products may pose a serious risk to consumers who use them.” Specifically, the FDA has received more than 130 reports of anosmia (loss of sense of smell, which in some cases can be long-lasting or permanent), associated with use of these products. Some individuals also report loss of sense of taste.
Included in the warning are: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size. All are administered by direct application to the nasal cavity, and as described in the labeling, are intended for use in “adults and children 3 years of age and older (with adult supervision). These products are available without a prescription, and they contain zinc gluconate (identified as zincum gluconicum on their labels) as their active ingredient.
These OTC’s are marketed as homeopathic and therefore are not subject to FDA approval. However, given the risk, the FDA has issued a warning letter to Matrixx Initiatives, Inc, makers of the products. During the news teleconference, the FDA indicated they have asked Matrixx to work with the FDA in removal of the products from the market.![Reblog this post [with Zemanta]](http://img.zemanta.com/reblog_e.png?x-id=9875fb6e-ae1c-4a3b-8c77-31fb05d5f105)
This morning, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held a news conference warning physicians and consumers about Zicam Cold Remedy intranasal products, indicating “these products may pose a serious risk to consumers who use them.” Specifically, the FDA has received more than 130 reports of anosmia (loss of sense of smell, which in some cases can be long-lasting or permanent), associated with use of these products. Some individuals also report loss of sense of taste.
Included in the warning are: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Gel Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size. All are administered by direct application to the nasal cavity, and as described in the labeling, are intended for use in “adults and children 3 years of age and older (with adult supervision). These products are available without a prescription, and they contain zinc gluconate (identified as zincum gluconicum on their labels) as their active ingredient.
These OTC’s are marketed as homeopathic and therefore are not subject to FDA approval. However, given the risk, the FDA has issued a warning letter to Matrixx Initiatives, Inc, makers of the products. During the news teleconference, the FDA indicated they have asked Matrixx to work with the FDA in removal of the products from the market.
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