Denture Cream May Cause Zinc Poisoning

The more than 35 million Americans who use denture creams daily are  understandably concerned by recent reports that top-selling brands such as Fixodent and Super Poligrip may be linked to cases of zinc poisoning.  As with most potential product liability cases, its important to sort out the facts if you are one of those 35 million using such products. 

Many denture creams, including Fixodent, include zinc.  An individual must routinely ingest an overdose of zinc to cause zinc poisoning.  The symptoms of zinc poisoning can include neuropathy (disease or malfunction of the nerves) or urinary, bladder or gastrointestinal dysfunction.  Over time, some develop numbness and tingling in hands or feet, difficulty with balance and coordination, and weakness or pain in arms and legs.

If you think you may have zinc poisoning, you are encouraged to contact your regular health care provider to discuss your concerns.  Your physician can order the necessary blood and hair tests to evaluate your exposure to zinc.  If tests confirm that you currently have, or have previously had, elevated levels of zinc and have experienced some of the symptoms of zinc poisoning discussed above, you should also contact an attorney.  An attorney can help you identify and protect your legal rights to compensation for any injuries you may suffer as a result of using these products.  Please contact Kaufman Law at 888-973-2540 today to schedule a FREE consultation if you’re concerned that you or a loved one may have suffered zinc poisoning.

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