Cases of Interest: Denture Creams Can Cause Zinc
Toxicity
Many denture creams contain zinc. It has been
determined that zinc toxicity can cause severe neurological injuries
that can lead to permanent injuries and, in some cases, death.
On February 18, 2010, GlaxoSmithKline issued a
safety alert regarding potential health risks associated with long
term use of certain denture creams.
Super Poligrip “Original,” “Ultra Fresh” and “Extra
Care” were mentioned in the alert.
GlaxoSmithKline claims that the products are
safe and that zinc toxicity is only experienced by consumers who use
excessive amounts of the products. However the manufacturer has
halted the making, distribution and advertising of its line of
denture cream products that contain zinc.
Denture
Cream Zinc Poisoning
Recently, denture creams such as Fixodent and
Super Poligrip have been linked to zinc poisoning.
Zinc toxicity (known as hyperzincemia) can include many
debilitating neurological conditions.
Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning symptoms may
include:
If not detected early, the effects of denture
cream zinc poisoning can be permanent, and potentially deadly.
Zinc poisoning can cause ataxia, lethargy, copper deficiency
and neuropathy.
Denture
Cream Lawsuit
There are currently more than 75 denture cream
lawsuits pending in federal court in Miami involving products
including Fixodent, Poligrip, and Super Poligrip.
Denture
Cream Lawyer / Denture Cream Attorney
If you or someone you know uses Fixodent,
Poligrip, Super Poligrip or another brand of denture cream and
suffers from symptoms of zinc poisoning, such as pain and numbness
in the hands and feet, you should contact our office immediately
to
discuss your legal rights and options. You may be able to file
a denture cream lawsuit, Fixodent lawsuit, Poligrip lawsuit
and/or
Super Poligrip lawsuit.
PLOUFF LAW OFFICES, P.C.
1-800-913-1708.
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