Local Law Firms Home > Product Liability Overview > Dangerous Drugs > Zicam Dangerous Drugs: Zicam Lawsuit The common cold has escaped the hands of a cure for years. Even now there is no cure for the common cold. Sure there’s a variety of treatments and products that hold off cold symptoms, but none of them really directly cure the common cold. But for some, the typical drugs and cough drops and all the chicken soup and green tea in the world just doesn't seem to do anything. For these people, there are now stronger, over-the-counter treatments available. But what happens when these treatments just turn a cold into something much much worse? Have you or someone you know been affected by serious side effects and have taken Zicam? Contact a product liability attorney in your local area today. Zicam is an over-the-counter cold remedy produced by Matrixx and approved by the Federal Drug Administration. The drug is sold in a variety of doses and can be applied in a variety of ways. The most common method of taking Zicam is through the nose in the form of a nasal spray. The drug has been a big success, selling over $96 million in sales. But this success hasn’t been without its downfalls. The FDA recently announced that some people could be affected by serious Zicam side effects such as: Because Zicam was introduced as a homeopathic medicine, the Federal Drug Administration didn’t require Matrixx to put the drug through testing. To make this oversight even worse, the drug lacked a set of warnings for the potential serious side effects. When a patient takes any kind of remedy, they are putting their trust and hard earned money into a product that they believe has gone through proper, intense testing to assure its safety. A patient has no reason to believe a drug would cause anything more serious than the condition they are trying to treat, especially if it’s an over-the-counter treatment. Aside from the physical and emotional trauma that these side effects could cause, treating them could prove to be very expensive. Between new medications and doctor’s visits that may be needed, these side effects could make for a very difficult financial situation. If you or someone you know has been affected by the adverse effects of Zicam, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact a product liability attorney in your local area today. |