US FDA Warns on Zicam (Zincum Gluconicum), Stops Sales

[healthinfo6]

Why would the FDA wait until now if they ignored adverse reports since 1999? This is a single remedy product of zincum gluconicum, research shows efficacy:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12509647 also good for inflammation during cytokine storms.

Mfr must now apply for FDA approval to sell, which takes years and tons of $$$.

Prepare for homeopathic remedy restrictions, coming soon! Is this prelim to Codex Alimentarius??
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid= ... ertOwjkuM8
"Today’s FDA letter says many homeopathic products can be sold without U.S. approval. Because of “a significant and growing body of evidence” that the Zicam products “may pose a serious risk to consumers,” the agency said Matrixx must get FDA approval to market its remedies. "
http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/06/16/zicam.fda.warning/
"The agency says that since 1999, it has received more than 130 reports of loss of smell associated with Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel; Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs; and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, kids size. The products have been linked to long-lasting or permanent loss of smell called anosmia. In some cases, the loss of smell occurred after the first dose.
"Loss of sense of smell is a serious risk for people who use these products for relief from cold symptoms," said Dr. Janet Woodcock, director of the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "We are concerned that consumers may unknowingly use a product that could cause serious harm, and therefore we are advising them not to use these products for any reason.""
FDA: Consumers Need to Stop Using Zicam Nasal Products
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124516778692319231.html

Susan

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[Tanya Marquette]

in 10 yrs there were only 130 adverse effects, none of them
life threatening. but vioxx killed between 40,000 and 60,000
people before anything was done!!!
of course this is codex on the march.
there was also an article today about the feds pushing their
latest vaccine for swine flu in public schools--another enforced
vaccine with side effects and no efficacy!!
don't you think it important to mount a concerted effort against
this biased medical fascism?
tanya
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[healthinfo6]

Zicam CFO/COO on business TV today, says FDA safety order was unwarranted, unprecedented. Loss of smell could be from cold itself. Says Zicam is safe. Ingredient is Zincum Gluconicum 2X. What can stop FDA from going after any single remedy product, Oscillo? At least this interview doesn't mention homeopathic.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1155867884&play=1

Financially, FDA action caused company stock to drop 70% immediately so anyone holding stock had no chance to get out. Then again, insider trading shows some execs sold off a few days before.

Susan