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Litigation Updates
Zicam/Cold-Eeze Nasal Sprays Cause Loss of Smell/Taste
This e-mail alert is to inform you about two homeopathic remedies that have been shown to injure users, for which Burg Simpson is currently taking cases. The two drugs are (a) Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel and (b) Cold-Eeze Nasal Spray. Both are cold remedies and are sprayed directly into the user's nose. The active ingredient in each is zinc (in the form of zinc gluconate). For decades, it has been known that zinc ions are toxic to olfactory epithelium and harmful to the scent tissue in the upper reaches in the nasal cavity. After spraying these zinc-based products directly into the nose, users feel an intense burning sensation and then lose their sense of smell and/or taste shortly thereafter. At this point, the damage is done.
Recently, the maker of Zicam (Matrix Initiatives, Inc.), entered into a settlement with approximately 320 Zicam users. The settlement was not a class action settlement, meaning that other users can still come forward and assert claims. Zicam Nasal Gel continues to be sold and does not contain a warning about the risk of loss of smell and/or taste. Cold-Eeze Nasal Spray was removed from the market approximately 18 months ago. Both products come in other forms (e.g., lozenges), however, only forms that are sprayed directly into the nose are at issue.
We have met with some experts who confirm the problem is real and the ramifications of losing one's sense of smell and taste are devastating. We have attached an article published on February 23, 2006 about 17 Zicam users who lost their sense of smell as a result of exposure to Zinc.
If you would like to compile cases and enter into a co-counsel arrangement with Burg Simpson in these cases, we will gladly send you a print ad or a television ad for your use. For further information, please contact Seth A. Katz or Peter W. Burg.
