6/27/10-WFAA.com WFAA-TV|Dallas/Fort Worth – Health News – Zinc danger remains in denture paste
“A lot of my clients were complaining of symptoms and go to their doctors, and the doctors will simply ignore them; they are unaware of the zinc poisoning issues. They are unaware that these …
The risk of zinc poisoning prompted GlaxoSmithKline to announce it would voluntarily stop manufacturing, marketing and advertising three zinc-containing Super PoliGrip denture cream products on February 18, 2010. The products affected by this announcement are: Super PoliGrip ‘Original’, ‘Ultra Fresh’ and ‘Extra Care’.
Glaxo said it is currently in the process of reformulating Super PoliGrip ‘Original’, Super PoliGrip ‘Ultra Fresh’ and Super PoliGrip ‘Extra Care’ to non-zinc formulations. The new versions should be in stores by Mid April 2010.
A small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced diet. However, recent research suggests that long-term excessive use of zinc-containing denture creams like the Super PoliGrip products may lead to the development of neurological symptoms. These may include numbness, tingling or weakness in the …
Are you a Poligrip user who has been plagued by numbness, tingling and weakness in your arms and legs, or has recently been diagnosed with neuropathy? Did you know that Poligrip, which contains zinc, can be poisonous when used in large quantities? If you are suffering from neuropathy or any of these other symptoms, Poligrip zinc poisoning could be to blame. If you think your health has suffered because of this product, you should know that we are currently offering free case evaluations for Poligrip zinc lawsuits.
The maker of Poligrip, GlaxoSmithKline, has already …
At least 35 million Americans wear dentures, and a great number rely on creams like Poligrip to hold their dentures in place. What most don’t know is that Poligrip and similar products contain zinc, which can seriously threaten health when used in large amounts. Excess zinc can lead to the depletion of copper in the body, which in turn can cause numbness, tingling, and weakness in the extremities. If the problem is not addressed, the copper depletion caused by zinc poisoning can result in neuropathy.
Recent research has found a direct link between the use of Poligrip and similar products, and the development of neuropathy. In 2008, researchers at the University of Texas published a case study involving four neuropathy …
Our Poligrip zinc lawsuit lawyers are aware of several instances where people suffering from zinc copper deficiency were misdiagnosed with other disorders that involve destruction of the myelin sheath. The myelin sheath, which covers the nerve cells and acts somewhat like insulation, is vital for the nervous system to function properly.
If you or someone you know has suffered from symptoms of a demyelinating disease and use Poligrip, you should ask you doctor to test the zinc and copper levels in your blood. That way, your doctor can rule out Poligrip zinc poisoning …
Millions of people use Poligrip everyday, unaware that doing so might lead to the development of neuropathy and other neurological problems. Because the problem of Poligrip zinc poisoning is not well known, no one knows how many people have been sickened. GlaxoSmithKline is guilty of terrible negligence because it failed to warn Poligrip users of this risk. Victims of this negligence may be entitled to payment for medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. The lawyers at our firm will work hard to make sure the victims of Poligrip zinc poisoning receive the compensation they deserve.
If you or someone you love used Poligrip on a regular basis, and now have symptoms of zinc poisoning, you have valuable legal rights. Please fill out our online form or call 1-800 LAW INFO (1-800-529-4636) as soon as possible to discuss filing a Poligrip zinc lawsuit.
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