When our children feel ill, or when we have a cold ourselves, there are plenty of remedies on the market that claim to ease the discomfort we experience. Zicam is one such drug which is a zinc-based medication that has been proven to permanently damage the sense of smell for some patients.

The zinc included in the remedy is an important factor in why it is so dangerous. Over 130 people have had the nerves in their nose damaged in the form of permanent anosmia, because of the chemical imbalance which this ingredient causes.

Although caution or avoidance of Zicam products has been recommended, after the damage has been done Shannons Solicitors will handle personal injury lawsuits for those who have had their sense of smell impaired. Through legal consultation, a more thorough assessment of the case is possible, since the medical complaint could vary, dependent on whether Zicam nasal sprays or remedy swabs were originally used.

Because of how the findings were established, the manufacturers of Zicam were not legally obliged to complete a recall. However, if you have been affected by this drug in any way, Shannons Solicitors are here to help.

Shannons Solicitors has setup a dedicated website for regular updates and information relating to Drug Recalls in Europe. Please visit this site for further details.

Call Shannons Solicitors now at +353-1-8401780 or e-mail vincent@shannons.ie to discuss your legal case for free