Drug Side Effects
Important Update: Three (3) Zicam branded products have been recalled by the FDA and the manufacturer. To learn more about the Zicam recall, please click on the following link: Zicam Recall & Lawsuit Information
Serious Side Effects of Zicam®
The most serious side effect of Zicam is the loss of smell and/or the loss of taste. In fact, the FDA stated in its Zicam recall announcement that they have 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.
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The Injury Help Network has been actively reviewing Zicam induced side effect claims for quite sometime. In fact, if you are interested in learning more, we have posted some excellent information regarding the history of Zinc induced Anosmia as well as a brief description of Anosmia on our website. To learn more please click here.
Do I Have a Zicam® Side Effects lawsuit?
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Anosmia or have noticed a decreased sense of taste and/or smell after using a Zicam product, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your Zicam side effect injuries and we can help.
On June 16, 2009 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration in association with the manufacturer Zicam issued nationwide recall of three (3) Zicam branded products. The products were recalled because the FDA has received more than 130 reports of loss of sense of smell associated with the use of these 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.
How to obtain a refund for your Zicam products
The products that have been recalled and are subject to a money back refund are as follows:
- Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel
- Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs
- Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (a discontinued product)
Based on the FDA’s recommendation, consumers should discard any unused product or contact Zicam at 1-877-942-2626 or visit http://www.zicam.com/refunds to request a refund.
Have you experienced a loss of smell after using a Zicam product?
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Anosmia or have noticed a decreased sense of smell and taste after using any Zicam product, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Learn More: Zicam Recall
FDA Advises Consumers Not To Use Certain Zicam Cold Remedies
Intranasal Zinc Product Linked to Loss of Sense of Smell
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.
“Loss of sense of smell is a serious risk for people who use these products for relief from cold symptoms,” said Janet Woodcock, M.D., director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). “We are concerned that consumers may unknowingly use a product that could cause serious harm, and therefore we are advising them not to use these products for any reason.”
People who have experienced a loss of sense of smell or other problems after use of the affected Zicam products should contact their health care professional. The loss of sense of smell can adversely affect a person’s quality of life, and can limit the ability to detect the smell of gas or smoke or other signs of danger in the environment.
The FDA has issued Matrixx Initiatives, maker of these Zicam products, a warning letter telling it that these products cannot be marketed without FDA approval.
“Companies have an obligation to the public to demonstrate to the FDA that their products are safe, particularly when there is evidence they may be causing serious adverse events, and they are marketed for minor, self-limiting conditions like the common cold,” said Deborah M. Autor, director of CDER’s Office of Compliance.
Health care professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events (side effects) that may be related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by regular mail, fax or phone.
- Online
- Regular Mail: use FDA postage paid form 3500 and mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
- Fax: 800-FDA-0178
- Phone: 800-FDA-1088
For more information:
Link to FDA
DO I HAVE A ZICAM RECALL LAWSUIT?
If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with Anosmia or have noticed a decreased sense of smell and taste after using any Zicam® product, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Please use the form below to contact us for a free Zicam claim and/or Zicam lawsuit evaluation.
On May 7, 2009 the manufacturer of Hydroxycut branded weight loss and bodybuilding products released an update with regard to Universal Product Codes (UPC) associated with the original Hydroxycut recall.
The UPC numbers being added to the May 1 list are as follows:
631656800265 Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Grape Explosion
631656800210 Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Triple Wildberry
631656001501 Hydroxycut 280ct-3 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
631656001563 Hydroxycut 280ct-6 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
631656000658 Hydroxycut 100ct-6 month supply (7 bottles+ 4 free) Kit
631656600896 Hydroxycut 2×60ct Club Pack US Kit
631656000672 Hydroxycut 100ct-1 month supply (1 bottle+1 free) Kit *Discontinued*
631656874693 Hydroxycut 58 cap 12-pack Target US Kit *Discontinued*
631656000665 Hydroxycut 100ct-3 month supply (4 bottles+2 free) Kit *Discontinued*
631656002362 Hydroxycut Sachet Twin Pack US Kit
631656860498 Hydroxycut Instant Weight Loss Shot 12 x 2oz - Wild berry US Kit
631656660623 Hydroxycut Hardcore Shredded Stack Kit120ct
631656500585 Hydroxycut 60 Rapid Release Caplets
To learn more about the Hydroxycut recall, please visit: Hydroxycut Recall
Do I Have a Hydroxycut Recall lawsuit?
If you or a loved one have used any Hydroxycut products and since suffered an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
UPDATE: As of May 7, 2009, the Hydroxycut Recall has been expanded to include the Hydroxycut branded products in the recall list below.
Brief Background Behind The Hydroxycut Recall: Hydroxycut was recalled by the FDA and Iovate Health Sciences Inc. (the manufacturer) due to the fact that the FDA received 23 reports of serious health problems ranging from jaundice and elevated liver enzymes, to liver damage requiring liver transplant. One death due to liver failure has also been reported to the FDA. Other health problems reported include seizures; cardiovascular disorders; and rhabdomyolysis, a type of muscle damage that can lead to other serious health problems such as kidney failure.
To Learn more, please visit: Hydroxycut Recall
Our law firms have received a large number of inquiries from Hydroxycut users complaining of recall associated side effects. If you or a loved one have used any of the Hydroxycut products included in the updated recall list below and since suffered an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
Hydroxycut Recall List
The following is a list of products being voluntarily recalled by Iovate Health Sciences Inc.:
HYDROXYCUT RAPID RELEASE REGULAR CAPLETS
631656893649 Hydroxycut 140ct Cap US
631656833621 Hydroxycut 60 GNC US
631656600988 Hydroxycut 300ct Caplets US
631656890129 Hydroxycut 36ct Cap US “with CARDS”
631656282245 Hydroxycut 160ct Cap US *Discontinued*
631656873214 Hydroxycut 58ct Cap US
631656813418 Hydroxycut 70ct Cap US
631656808612 Hydroxycut 70ct Caps US *Discontinued*
631656808117 Hydroxycut 100 cap US *Discontinued*
631656818642 Hydroxycut 140ct Cap US *Discontinued*
631656882414 Hydroxycut 80ct Caps US *Discontinued*
631656843262 Hydroxycut 210ct Cap US
631656828665 Hydroxycut 210 cap US *Discontinued*
631656600582 Hydroxycut 60ct + 1 Hydroxycut Sachet WB US
631656600476 Hydroxycut 72ct + Hydroxycut Sachet WB US
631656600483 Hydroxycut 100ct Caplets US
631656600506 Hydroxycut 150ct Caplets US
631656601251 Hydroxycut 170 Caplets US
631656600452 Hydroxycut 30ct Caplets US
HYDROXYCUT HARDCORE LIQUID CAPSULES
631656600650 Hydroxycut Hardcore 120ct US
631656600834 Hydroxycut Hardcore 210ct US
631656001778 Hydroxycut Hardcore 30ct US
631656601435 Hydroxycut Hardcore 252ct US
631656601848 Hydroxycut Hardcore 30ct US Trial - Bodybuilding.com
631656601749 Hydroxycut Hardcore 120ct US NEW
631656601763 Hydroxycut Hardcore 252ct US
631656601756 Hydroxycut Hardcore 210ct US NEW
HYDROXYCUT CAFFEINE-FREE CAPLETS
631656801224 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 140ct Cap US
631656821246 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 330ct Cap US
631656801217 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 100ct Cap US
631656801231 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 58ct Cap US
631656899122 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 36ct Cap US
631656600544 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 60ct US
631656600551 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 72ct US
631656600568 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free 100ct US
HYDROXYCUT MAX CAPLETS
631656601466 Hydroxycut Max 120ct bonus + 1Hyd Max Sachet WB US
631656601633 Hydroxycut Max 210ct Bonus + 1 Hyd Max Sachet WB US
HYDROXYCUT REGULAR DRINK PACKET
631656860191 Hydroxycut Weight Loss Drink Mix 21pk Sachet - Wild Berry US
631656860313 Hydroxycut Weight Loss Drink Mix 21pk Sachet - Country Lemonade US
HYDROXYCUT HARDCORE DRINK PACKET (IGNITION STIX)
631656701326 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 2.7g Sachet - Blue Raspberry US
631656701319 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 2.6g Sachet - Fruit Punch US
631656760118 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 40pk x 2g Sachet - Fruit Punch US
631656760125 Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Mix 40pk x 2g Sachet - Blue Raspberry US
HYDROXYCUT CAFFEINE-FREE DRINK PACKET
631656760095 Hydroxycut Caffeine Free Drink Mix 21pk x 3.6g Sachet - Raspberry Ice US
HYDROXYCUT MAX DRINK PACKET
631656860375 Hydroxycut Max Drink Mix 40pk x 2.4g Sachet - Wild Berry US
631656860382 Hydroxycut Max Drink Mix 40pk x 2.7g Sachet - Lemonade US
HYDROXYCUT LIQUID SHOT
631656800159 Hydroxycut Weight Loss Single Shot 2oz - Wild Berry US
631656860207 Hydroxycut Weight Loss Shot 2 x 2oz Pk - Wild Berry US
631656860498 Hydroxycut Instant Weight Loss Shot 12 x 2oz - Wild berry US
HYDROXYCUT MAX AQUA SHED
631656601855 Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed 60ct Capsules US
HYDROXYCUT HARDCORE RTD
631656860436 Hydroxycut Hardcore 4 x8oz RTD - Grape Infusion US
631656860399 Hydroxycut Hardcore 4 x 8oz RTD - Triple WildBerry US
631656860665 Hydroxycut Hardcore 12-pack RTD - Grape Infusion US
631656860467 Hydroxycut Hardcore 3 x 4-pack RTD - Grape Infusion US
631656860443 Hydroxycut Hardcore 3 x 4-pack RTD - Triple Wildberry US
631656860443 Hydroxycut Hardcore 3 x 4-pack RTD - Triple Wildberry US
631656860568 Hydroxycut Hardcore 12-pack RTD - Triple Wildberry US
HYDROXYCUT 24
631656600933 Hydroxycut 24 (96 caps/ blister pack) US
HYDROXYCUT CARB CONTROL
631656800036 Hydroxycut Carb Control 58ct Cap US
631656800029 Hydroxycut Carb Control 100ct Cap US
631656800012 Hydroxycut Carb Control 140ct Cap US
HYDROXYCUT NATURAL
631656600889 Hydroxycut Natural 100ct US
UPDATE:
As of May 7, 2009 the FDA has added the following Universal Product Codes (UPC) to the Hydroxycut Recall List:
631656800265 Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Grape Explosion
631656800210 Hydroxycut Hardcore 8 fl. oz. Triple Wildberry
631656001501 Hydroxycut 280ct-3 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
631656001563 Hydroxycut 280ct-6 Pak Kit *Discontinued*
631656000658 Hydroxycut 100ct-6 month supply (7 bottles+ 4 free) Kit
631656600896 Hydroxycut 2×60ct Club Pack US Kit
631656000672 Hydroxycut 100ct-1 month supply (1 bottle+1 free) Kit *Discontinued*
631656874693 Hydroxycut 58 cap 12-pack Target US Kit *Discontinued*
631656000665 Hydroxycut 100ct-3 month supply (4 bottles+2 free) Kit *Discontinued*
631656002362 Hydroxycut Sachet Twin Pack US Kit
631656860498 Hydroxycut Instant Weight Loss Shot 12 x 2oz - Wild berry US Kit
631656660623 Hydroxycut Hardcore Shredded Stack Kit120ct
631656500585 Hydroxycut 60 Rapid Release Caplets
Do I Have a Hydroxycut Recall Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one have used any of the Hydroxycut products included in the updated recall list below and since suffered an adverse event, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and we can help.
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