Denture Cream
If you or someone you love has suffered zinc poisoning or neuropathy as a result of using any denture cream product and are seeking information on the denture cream lawsuit, you need to contact our denture cream class action lawsuit attorney as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation.
You may have legal rights and options available to you, and you owe it to yourself to find out what they are before deciding how to proceed.
Two companies have formulated and released products designed to make dentures secure in the mouth.
NEWS: GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Consumer Healthcare is issuing a Consumer Advisory warning people about the potential health risks associated with long-term excessive use of zinc-containing denture adhesives. GSK has voluntary taken precaution action to end the manufacture and supply of its zinc-containing denture adhesives that have been marketed across many countries.
Consumer advisory issued a warning that the maker of Super Poligrip cautioned against “long-term excessive use of zinc-containing denture adhesives.” They claimed that their three zinc-containing Super Poligrip products (Original, Ultra Fresh and Extra Care) are “safe to use as directed.” But they will begin to offer zinc-free versions.
Recent news has placed two corporate giants under intense scrutiny from the government and trial attorneys around the United States.
Brands of Denture Cream that may have Zinc Include:
– Fixodent Denture Original Adhesive Cream
– Fixodent Complete Denture Adhesive Cream
– Super PoliGrip Ultra Fresh
– Super PoliGrip Extra Care Denture cream
– Super PoliGrip Denture Adhesive Cream
– Super Poligrip Comfort Seal Denture Adhesive
– Super PoliGrip Denture Adhesive Smooth Cream
These companies are GlaxoSmithKline, the maker of Poligrip, and Procter & Gamble Co., maker of Fixodent. Both of these products are extremely popular, but both have recently been linked to serious side effects in those who have used them.
Denture Cream Risk – Zinc Poisoning
The basic issue that users of these two products are encountering involves zinc poisoning and zinc toxicity. Because many users of these denture creams have poor fitting dentures require the denture wearer to increase the amount of cream needed to secure the dentures. This can lead to an increase of zinc in the body.
Neuropathy Linked to Zinc Toxicity
Denture cream brands like PoliGrip and Fixodent, contain zinc, which if ingested in large amounts, can lead to neurological problems and even a nerve disorders like neuropathy.
Zinc can be an intestinal irritant, and common signs of zinc poisoning may include intestinal distress such as vomiting, stomach cramps, diarrhea, and nausea.
Other symptoms of zinc poisoning can be low blood pressure, urine retention, jaundice, seizures, joint pain, fever, coughing, and a metallic taste in the mouth.
