Zicam is a zinc-based nasal gel made by Matrixx which is used to shorten the duration and severity of a cold. Test-tube studies have shown that high levels of zinc might curb the growth of cold viruses and boost production of infection-fighting substances but only half of clinical trials have found that it shortens or eases a cold, more important, case reports suggest that nasal zinc may cause loss of smell, possibly permanently.

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In January 2006, 340 lawsuits were settled by Matrixx for 12 million dollars. The company settled the lawsuits without admitting fault. The plaintiffs countered Matrixx, claiming that many of the patients had experienced a strong and very painful burning sensation when they used Zicam, indicating damage to the nasal tissue. No part of the settlement targeted Zicam's removal from sale, and the nasal gel continues to be available at drug stores throughout the U.S. The two creators of Zicam have come under scrutiny as well. One of them is said to have received his PhD from an unaccredited university which has since closed while the other one has been cited by the FDA for selling unapproved drugs over the Internet.

Zicam continues to be sold without a warning about the risk of loss of smell and/or taste. If you or someone you know has taken Zicam and has experienced any of these negative side effects, please contact Goggins & Associates at 1 (888) 749-5050 or contact us online so that we may assist you in winning your case.

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