FDA says Zicam spray can damage smell, shares fall 55% – Jun. 16, 2009

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Consumers should discontinue use of Zicam Cold Remedy nasal gel and related products because they can can permanently damage users’ sense of smell, the government said Tuesday.

In a press release, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration advised consumers to stop use of three over-the-counter Zicam Cold Remedy products: nasal gel, nasal swabs and the discontinued “kids size” swabs.

via FDA says Zicam spray can damage smell, shares fall 55% – Jun. 16, 2009.

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