The FDA has issued a warning for consumers to stop using and discard 3 zinc-containing Zicam intranasal (through the nose) products, which may cause a loss of sense of smell.

The products involved are 3 that contain zinc:
• Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel (15mL, NDC 62750-003-10)
• Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs (20 swabs, NDC 67250-003-20)
• Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size (20 swabs, NDC 67250-003-21)
These products are sold as cold remedies and are widely sold in pharmacies, other retail stores, and on the Internet.
Although Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs, Kids Size, has already been discontinued, the FDA is concerned that consumers may still …read more