"Zinc dropped from Poligrip formula" by Associated Press | February 19, 2010
WASHINGTON - The maker of Poligrip denture cream will stop making formulas containing zinc amid lawsuits claiming years of excessive use caused neurological damage and blood problems in consumers, allegedly crippling some.
Better brush those teeth, kids --- and really brush them!
GlaxoSmithKline will stop making and marketing Super Poligrip Original, Ultra Fresh, and Extra Care products in the United States. It plans to reformulate the creams without zinc.
Related: Glaxo's Ghostwriters
As they turn you into one?
The company, based in London, reported more than $520 million in denture adhesive sales last year. It stressed that the products are safe when used as directed, but that some people use extra cream to correct ill-fitting dentures.
Yeah, it is ALWAYS the CUSTOMER'S FAULT, ever notice that?
Glaxo’s voluntary action comes as hundreds of lawsuits are poised to go to trial, alleging Poligrip caused nerve damage, leading to a loss of balance, loss of sensation in the hands and feet, and leaving some patients paralyzed.
And you thought it was just old age or disease.
Lawyers suing Glaxo said the company’s decision will put pressure on other makers of zinc-containing denture cream, most notably Procter & Gamble, which makes Fixodent.
A P&G spokeswoman said the company has no plans to change its product....
They don't care if you become ill; just as long as they get that payment.
Federal officials recommend 8 milligrams of zinc per day for women and 11 milligrams for men. The right amount of zinc helps the body fight off illnesses.
Yeah, they were trying to do you a good thing!
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