Procter & Gamble Posts Zinc Warnings on Web Site, More Needs To Be Done

Posted on March 23rd, 2010

Procter & Gamble, makers of Fixodent denture cream, has added a warning to their DentureLiving.com web site:

CAUTION: Contains zinc (less than 4%). Some reports suggest that excessive and prolonged zinc intake may be linked to adverse health effects. Use as directed and consult doctor if taking other products containing zinc.

While Procter & Gamble should be commended for belatedly taking this step to warn consumers of the considerable dangers presented by the zinc present in their Fixodent products, it really is a case of too little, too late.

GlaxoSmithKline, makers of Super Poligrip, has recently pulled their denture creams containing zinc from the market and sent letters to doctors warning of the potential dangers presented to users of their products.

Procter & Gamble needs to do more than offer a belated and understated warning to those people visiting their web sites. They have still not taken adequate action to protect consumers from this serious threat to public health. The fact remains that it is still possible for consumers to follow the instructions for use of Super Poligrip and be afflicted by the symptoms of zinc poisoning.

Until these dangerous products are removed from the marketplace, denture wearers remain in danger.

For more information on the symptoms of denture adhesive cream zinc poisoning, please visit our Denture Cream FAQ page.

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