[HTML][HTML] Zicam-induced damage to mouse and human nasal tissue

JH Lim, GE Davis, Z Wang, V Li, Y Wu, TC Rue… - PLoS …, 2009 - journals.plos.org
Intranasal medications are used to treat various nasal disorders. However, their effects on
olfaction remain unknown. Zicam (zinc gluconate; Matrixx Initiatives, Inc), a homeopathic
substance marketed to alleviate cold symptoms, has been implicated in olfactory …

Over the Counter, Under the Radar: How the Zicam Incident Came About Under FDA's Historic Homeopathic Exception

A Gaither - Admin. L. Rev., 2010 - HeinOnline
On June 16, 2009, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., maker of Zicam Cold Remedy products, received
a devastating piece of correspondence. Arguably even more than the 300 lawsuits waged
against Zicam products since 1999,'this letter had the potential to impact Matrixx's business …

System for delivering a composition to the nasal membrane and method of using same

T Clarot, C Hensley - US Patent 7,115,275, 2006 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A quick and easy system and method for delivering a composition to a
nasal membrane is presented. The appli cator assembly includes a sleeve member which
encases a Swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is …

System for delivering a composition to the nasal membrane and method of using the same

T Clarot, C Hensley - US Patent 7,597,901, 2009 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A quick and easy system and method for delivering a com position to a
nasal membrane is presented. The applicator assembly includes a sleeve member which
encases a Swab having a portion that contacts a gelled composition. The sleeve member is …

Zicam Update

BM Kuehn - JAMA, 2010 - jamanetwork.com
To provide a local supply of physicians whocanadministerqualitylong-termcare
topatientslivingwithHIV/AIDSinAfrica, theUSNationalInstitutesofHealth (NIH) and the
President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have launched a program to …

FDA warns against use of popular cold remedy

G Harris - The New York Times. June, 2009 - klinespecter.com
Page 1. FDA Warns Against Use of Popular Cold Remedy June 16, 2009 By GARDINER HARRIS
Federal drug regulators warned consumers to stop using Zicam, a popular homeopathic cold
remedy, because it could damage or destroy their sense of smell …

Method and composition for delivering zinc to the nasal membrane

C Hensley, RS Davidson - US Patent 6,673,835, 2004 - Google Patents
… Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to
the accuracy of the list.) Zicam LLC Original Assignee Zicam LLC Priority date (The priority
date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis …

Compositions to reduce congestion and methods for application thereof to the nasal membrane

T Clarot, C Hensley - US Patent 7,714,011, 2010 - Google Patents
Agelled composition formulated to maintain an active ingre dient in association with the
nasal membrane for an extended period of time is provided. The gelled composition may be
formulated as a decongestant or a sinus discomfort relieving agent. The invention further …

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Z Cough - 2009

Method and composition for delivering zinc to the nasal membrane

C Hensley, RS Davidson - US Patent 7,348,360, 2008 - Google Patents
… Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of
the status listed.) Expired - Fee Related Application number US11/028,991 Other versions
US20050118243A1 (en Inventor Charles Hensley Robert Steven Davidson Current Assignee …