PROCTER & GAMBLE CAUTIONS ON ZINC IN FIXODENT

Without much fanfare, Procter & Gamble has begun cautioning consumers about zinc in Fixodent denture creams on its website, http://www.dentureliving.com.  The new information states that some reports suggest that excessive and prolonged zinc intake may be linked to adverse health effects.  Procter & Gamble also began shipping Fixodent with updated label instructions on how to apply the product.

Excessive exposure to zinc in denture creams has been associated with neurological injuries in some users.   The human body does need zinc--but only in small amounts.   Studies show that consuming at least 50 milligrams of zinc a day for a few months could lead to copper deficiency, which can cause anemia, bone loss, nerve damage and other problems.   Ingesting 80 to 100 milligrams or more for months or even years can lead to irreversible damage.

In February 2010, GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Super Poligrip denture adhesives, announced it would stop the manufacture, distribution and advertising of Super Poligrip products that contain zinc.   The company said that the denture creams would be reformulated, with zinc-free varieties expected to go on the market later this spring.

So far, Procter & Gamble has not made a similar move.  The new caution was only added to the website in 2010.   At least one law firm representing plaintiffs in denture cream poisoning lawsuits said the new information doesn't go far enough.  It is contended that the lack of a clear warning combined with ambiguous instructions for use only serve to enhance the danger faced by consumers.   Our firm is continuing to call on Procter & Gamble to issue a full and immediate recall of all Fixodent products made from zinc.

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If you or someone you know is a regular user of denture creams such as Poligrip or Fixodent and are also suffering from peripheral neuropathy or other neurological symptoms, including zinc toxicity or a copper deficiency, please contact our denture cream lawyers to discuss your claim at 1-800-277-0300 or email us at info@daviscrump.com.