Dallas Dangerous Over the Counter Drugs Lawyer
Fort Worth Product Liability Attorney
Dangerous Over-the-Counter Drugs
Were you harmed by a drug named in a drug recall? Frenkel & Frenkel handles drug litigation, including class action suits, on behalf of people who have suffered harm because of an unreasonably dangerous prescription medication or over-the-counter drug.
We offer a free initial consultation. Contact us if you were harmed or a family member died as a result of using a defective drug.
A History of Successful Drug Litigation
Our firm has handled dangerous drug cases involving albuterol (from Proventil HFA), Fen Phen (also called fenfluramine or dexfenfluramine), and PPA / phenylpropanolamine.
We Are Currently Accepting Cases Involving These Dangerous Over-the-Counter Drugs
These and other dangerous drugs have been subject to drug recalls and black-label safety warnings.
Zicam (Matrixx Initiatives, Inc.)
The FDA first issued a public advisory regarding the over-the-counter cold medicine Zicam after receiving reports that more than 130 people had lost their sense of smell and taste after using it. In July 2009, the FDA issued a recall of Zicam cold remedy nasal gel, swabs and nasal swabs. Zicam contains zinc gluconate, and when it reached the nasal passages and throats of affected Zicam users, they experienced an extreme burning sensation.
If you lost your sense of smell or taste after using Zicam, you may be able to seek a legal remedy. Contact the prescription litigation lawyers at Frankel & Frankel.
Hydroxycut (Iovate Health Sciences Inc.)
The dietary supplement and weight-loss aid Hydroxycut was removed from the market in 2009. The FDA has warned consumers of an association between Hydroxycut products and serious liver damage. Other problems consumers have reported include jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, liver failure, seizures, heart problems, and rhabdomyolysis (a rapid breakdown of muscle tissue). At least one person has died from liver failure associated with Hydroxycut. Others have required liver transplants.
Although the FDA has not received reports on all of the products in the Hydroxycut line, Iovate has recalled all of the following:
Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Caplets
Hydroxycut Max Liquid Caplets
Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)
Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets
Hydroxycut Liquid Shots
Hydroxycut Hardcore RTDs (Ready-to-Drink)
Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed
Hydroxycut 24
Hydroxycut Carb Control
Hydroxycut Natural
For legal help with a case involving these or any other drugs that have been subject to a drug recall, contact Frankel & Frankel and talk to an attorney. We can help you understand your options in a free consultation.
