You should stop using Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel, swabs and related products because they can permanently damage the sense of smell, federal health regulators said Tuesday. The over-the-counter products contain zinc, an ingredient they say may damage nerves in the nose needed for smell. Ok, if you can't smell, you can't taste - that would be a bummer!! The other products affected by the Food and Drug Administration's announcement are adult and kid-size Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs. Click here to learn more!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
If you use Zicam, you may want to stop!!
You should stop using Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel, swabs and related products because they can permanently damage the sense of smell, federal health regulators said Tuesday. The over-the-counter products contain zinc, an ingredient they say may damage nerves in the nose needed for smell. Ok, if you can't smell, you can't taste - that would be a bummer!! The other products affected by the Food and Drug Administration's announcement are adult and kid-size Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs. Click here to learn more!
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