The US Drug Watchdog Calls Zicam Nasal Gel Or Zicam Swabs A National Disaster That May Have Caused People To Lose Their Sense...(inkClick( this.href ); target _blank H...),Health

So what exactly did the FDA say about Zicam Nasal Gel & Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs in its recall? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Matrixx Initiatives to stop selling three over-the-counter Zicam® products, marketed as cold remedies, after more than 130 people reported developing long-lasting or permanent loss of smell (called anosmia). The warning applies to: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (a discontinued product).

The US Drug Watchdog is appealing to all US Consumers to check to see if they have these products in their medicine cabinets. If they do, and their has been no loss of taste, or smell, throw the product away. If on the other hand a US consumer has lost their sense of taste or smell within the last three years after using the recalled Zicam products, please call the US Drug Watchdog immediately at 866-714-6466, or contact the group via its web site at Http://USDrugWatchdog.Com

According to the US Drug Watchdog, "we are talking about a potential national disaster here, with literally millions of US consumers who are unaware of this recall, and or the loss of taste or smell associated with these Zicam products. Please share this press release with everyone you know, and the local newspapers, TV & radio stations in your area." For more information consumers are welcome to contact the US Drug Watchdog anytime at 866-714-6466, or contact them via their web site at Http://USDrugWatchdog.Com

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