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"They'd spray the Zicam in, experience intense burning, or pain in the nose, and then have total loss of smell."
Dr. Alan Hirsch (who has seen 50 patients reporting those problems)

"You put zinc on the olfactory receptor and you effectively kill the receptor. It's like pouring acid on an open wound."
Dr. Terence Davidson (Director, University of California Nasal Dysfunction Clinic)

"I immediately experienced this horrific, almost unbearable burning. The next day, I had no taste, no smell, and it didn't come back."
Dr. Christian de Virgilio (discussing his personal experience with Zicam)

We have compiled the latest news on the Zicam lawsuits alleging loss of smell. All of the news articles on this page require Adobe Acrobat to view.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by Zicam and you would like more information on litigation against the manufacturer, please contact us.

ABC15 in Phoenix, Arizona aired a story titled "Leaving You Senseless?" that reported on the link between Zicam and anosmia.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has launched an inquiry into the advertising and promotion of Zicam Cold Remedy and half a dozen similar over-the-counter cold products manufactured by Matrixx Initiatives of Phoenix. The company disclosed the investigation last week in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, saying it was designed to determine whether Matrixx engaged in "unfair or deceptive acts or practices." Matrixx has been asked to provide information to the agency by April 27.

The manufacturer of Zicam Cold Remedy has agreed to pay $12 million to settle 340 lawsuits brought by consumers who claim the popular over-the-counter zinc nasal gel damaged or destroyed their sense of smell. The Phoenix-based manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, says the agreement announced January 19th is not an admission of liability, but rather an effort to end most of the litigation over the homeopathic remedy.

A corporation that was the subject of a 7NEWS investigation has agreed to settle a massive lawsuit.

Matrixx Corp. makes the cold remedy Zicam. In 2004, 7NEWS Investigators revealed that some people who used Zicam's zinc nasal spray lost their sense of smell and taste.

Matrixx Initiatives Inc. on Thursday said it agreed to settle a consolidated product liability lawsuit in Arizona, alleging that its Zicam Cold Remedy caused people taking it to lose their senses of smell and taste.

Hundreds of consumers say Zicam has caused them to lose their sense of smell and now the Food and Drug Administration is taking notice, 7NEWS Investigator John Ferrugia said.

For the past year, doctors at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Taste and Smell clinic have been documenting the loss of smell among users of Zicam's intransal spray, which contains zinc glutonate.

There's new information on a cold spray that hundreds of consumers claim caused them to lose their sense of smell. 7NEWS Investigator John Ferrugia broke the story about these claims earlier this year and now, another popular medication is coming under scrutiny.

Hundreds of consumers have reported losing their sense of smell after using over-the-counter nose sprays containing zinc glutonate. Most reported using the intranasal spray made by Zicam, although there also have been complaints about a similar product made by Cold-Eeze.

There's new information on a cold spray that hundreds of consumers claim caused them to lose their sense of smell. 7NEWS Investigator John Ferrugia broke the story about these claims earlier this year and now, another popular medication is coming under scrutiny.

Hundreds of consumers have reported losing their sense of smell after using over-the-counter nose sprays containing zinc glutonate. Most reported using the intranasal spray made by Zicam, although there also have been complaints about a similar product made by Cold-Eeze.

The safety of zinc gluconate nasal sprays taken to ease symptoms and shorted the duration of the common cold is under review following reports that people lost their sense of smell after using the products.

The reports involve people who used Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel or Cold-Eeze Cold Remedy nasal spray. Both are sold over the counter

The makers of the nationally advertised cold remedy Zicam now admit they don't know if their nasal gel could cause loss of smell.

The stunning information came after a 7NEWS investigation found that someone consumers who have used Zicam report the loss of smell.

O'Steen & Harrison, PLC presently is handling legal claims on behalf of those who lost their sense of smell following use of Zicam.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with anosmia following use of Zicam, and you would like more news about the Zicam lawsuit, please complete this online contact form.