Zinc Poisoning Attorneys in AR

Help with denture cream zinc poisoning

A 2008 study from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found excessive use of denture adhesive creams may result in hypocupremia, a condition leading to severe neurologic disease. This study lent credibility to a growing number of personal injury claims for denture cream zinc poisoning.

In February 2010, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), the manufacturer of the Super Poligrip brand denture cream, alerted consumers of its decision to cease manufacture, distribution and marketing of zinc-containing denture adhesives due to potential health risks associated with long-term use of these products. Procter & Gamble, the manufacturer of Fixodent, another zinc-containing denture adhesive, has not discontinued its product, but both companies are bringing reformulated, zinc-free products to market.

While reformulation of these products reflects a growing awareness of the dangers of denture cream zinc poisoning, it does not remediate injuries and impairment already present. With offices in Batesville, Belew & Bell are zinc poisoning attorneys that believe zinc poisoning claims in Arkansas should be pursued aggressively.

Symptoms of denture cream zinc poisoning

Hypocupremia refers to an abnormally low level of copper in the bloodstream. Chronic oversupply of zinc interferes with blood copper and iron levels, causing hypocupremia. Hypocupremia can result from Fixodent zinc poisoning.

In small amounts, zinc is essential to a healthy diet. Poligrip zinc poisoning can occur when too much zinc is absorbed, or swallowed, through the use of denture cream. Both zinc-containing denture creams, Poligrip and Fixodent, are the subject of denture cream zinc poisoning lawsuits in Arkansas.

The depletion of copper and surplus of zinc in the bloodstream can cause neuropathy, a cluster of potentially permanent symptoms that affect the peripheral nervous system. General neuropathic symptoms caused by denture cream zinc poisoning include:

If you have used denture creams, your first call should be to your doctor and the second should be to Belew & Bell. Testing for zinc poisoning should be performed before cessation of product use. Our experienced zinc poisoning attorneys work with personnel at the University of Arkansas and Mayo Clinic in developing strong Poligrip and Fixodent zinc poisoning cases.

Contact us for help with zinc poisoning in Arkansas

If you are a long-term user of dental adhesives, we are a denture cream zinc poisoning law firm that pursues individual products liability matters across Arkansas. Contact us as soon as possible or call toll-free, 1 (888) 896-0299, to discuss how you should proceed.