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FDA Warns Zicam Users – Possible Link to Anosmia – Loss of Smell These products are over the counter medications (which means they are available without a prescription) used to fight the common cold. They contain an ingredient called zinc gluconate, which many people believe is a problem. In September of 2003, l Nasal Spray Lawsuit – Nasal Gels and the Link to Smell Loss There are lawsuits that are currently pending involving the use of certain Zicam cold remedy products. These lawsuits are alleging that there is a link between Smell Loss and Loss of Taste and the use of Zicam cold remedy swabs and nasal gel. These are over the counter cold products aimed at fighting the common cold. Nasal Spray Litigation – Zicam News and Updates on the FDA Warning There is litigation pending against the makers of Zicam cold products alleging a possible link to smell and taste loss. On June 16, 2009, The FDA advised the public to stop using several Zicam cold remedy products due to the risk of a condition called Anosmia, which can result in the permanent loss of smell and taste. The company that makes these products, Matrixx Initiatives Inc., has voluntarily withdrawn Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs®, and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel® from the market. The FDA warning also applies to Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs Kid Size®, although that product has been discontinued. Zicam Nasal Spray Lawsuit – FDA Alerts Consumers About Loss of Smell On June 16, 2009, The FDA advised the public to stop using several Zicam cold remedy products due to the risk of a condition called Anosmia, which can result in the permanent loss of smell. Matrixx Initiatives has voluntarily withdrawn Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs®, and Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel® from the market. The FDA warning also applies to Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs Kid Size®, although that product has been discontinued and should not be on the shelves in stores.