Zicam Homeopathic Nasal Medicine

I saw that Zicam Allergy Relief Nasal spray was labelled homeopathic, leading me to wonder how a big name medicine got that label.  Some research reviewed that a lawsuit was being filed over Zicam casuing destroyed or diminished smell or taste.

“Companies that sell homeopathic products are not required to go through the same rigorous approval process and government-vetted clinical trials that pharmaceutical companies must complete before the Food and Drug Administration will allow them to make a prescription drug available for public consumption.”

Consumer Reports had an article about look alike medication problems with Zicam.

“Two over-the-counter products, Seasonal Allergy Relief and Intense Sinus Relief, both made by Zicam, promise to relieve hay-fever symptoms. Intense Sinus Relief contains oxymetazoline, a nasal decongestant the Food and Drug Administration has found to be safe and effective. The other Zicam product is homeopathic; it hasn’t been reviewed by the FDA and its active ingredients, including sulphur, have been diluted almost to vanishing.

But despite this major difference between the two products, our 11 mystery shoppers, who visited 52 drugstores throughout the U.S., frequently found them alongside each other on drugstore shelves. So consumers might mistakenly buy a homeopathic remedy when they’re really looking for conventional medicine. That wastes money and might lead to inadequate treatment.”

Be sure to research medications and talk to your doctor before taking them. Homeopathic does not always equate to ‘better’

Update: June 16, 2009 the FDA finally issued a warning for people to stop using it.

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Posted on April 6th, 2011
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