Zicam Side Effects

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Total Zicam reports: 373. View

Zicam FDA safety alerts: 2009

Reported hospitalizations: 13

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Zicam Side Effects Report #5199596-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Jan 03, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with sneezing and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, dyspepsia, ear discomfort, eye irritation, hypogeusia, malaise, nasal discomfort, nasal disorder. Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5202001-2
Zicam side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 04, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: rash , status asthmaticus. Zicam dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized.

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Zicam Side Effects Report #5203934-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Jan 09, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 206.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, nasal discomfort. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5205747-5
Zicam side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 08, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinus congestion and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, sinus headache. Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5205845-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Jan 08, 2007. Male patient, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, sinusitis . Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5208731-0
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 11, 2007. Female patient, 32 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVELOX, IBUPROFEN.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5208746-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Jan 11, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, headache , rhinalgia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5210484-7
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5214802-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Jan 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyposmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5215474-6
Zicam side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 19, 2007. Female patient, 62 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5218460-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Jan 23, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 165.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5224752-6
Zicam side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5224756-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Jan 29, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, postnasal drip and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, eye irritation, eye pain, lacrimation increased, migraine , ocular hyperaemia, rhinalgia. Zicam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZICAM NO DRIP LIQUID NASAL GEL ZINCUM GLUCONICUM, ZICAM NO DRIP LIQUID NASAL GEL ZINCUM GLUCONICUM.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5225815-1
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 30, 2007. Female patient, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, balance disorder, burning sensation, dysgeusia, pain , sinus disorder. Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5228287-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Jan 31, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 115.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, dysgeusia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5228303-1
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 31, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, dysgeusia, gastrooesophageal reflux disease, parosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5232667-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 118.0 lb, was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, feeling abnormal, nasal congestion. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5233359-6
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 06, 2007. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abnormal sensation in eye, eye irritation, eye pain, nasal discomfort, rhinalgia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5238333-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Feb 12, 2007. Male patient, 60 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5239420-4
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: hyposmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5239715-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Feb 13, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5241088-8
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 14, 2007. Male patient, 41 years of age, weighting 225.0 lb, was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, burning sensation mucosal, nasal discomfort. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5241132-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Feb 15, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with sinus congestion, pharyngolaryngeal pain and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, nasal disorder, nasal dryness, rhinalgia, swelling. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5243582-2
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 34 years of age, weighting 220.0 lb, was diagnosed with exposure to communicable disease and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, application site irritation, pain . Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5245006-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 43 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, nasal discomfort. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5246372-X
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 22, 2007. Female patient, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, burning sensation, sinus disorder. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5246373-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Feb 22, 2007. Male patient, 38 years of age, weighting 168.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, headache , hypoaesthesia, lacrimation increased, nasal discomfort, no therapeutic response, rhinalgia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5247634-2
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 23, 2007. Female patient, 39 years of age, weighting 130.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, nasal oedema. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5247971-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Feb 26, 2007. Female patient, weighting 202.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5120319-9
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 02, 2006. Male patient, 28 years of age, weighting 272.0 lb, was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, lacrimation increased, nasal discomfort, pain . Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5173144-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Dec 07, 2006. Male patient, 44 years of age, weighting 280.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasal congestion and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with OXYMETAZOLINE.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5175344-9
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 260.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, burning sensation, sinus disorder. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5195522-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Dec 26, 2006. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood glucose increased. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5254781-8
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, weighting 135.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5254824-1
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 200.0 lb, was diagnosed with influenza like illness, nasopharyngitis, prophylaxis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, dysgeusia, hypoaesthesia, hypogeusia, nasal discomfort. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5256276-4
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, weighting 172.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: lacrimation increased, nasal discomfort, parosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5257077-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 30 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: nasal discomfort, pain , parosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5258669-8
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, weighting 140.0 lb, was diagnosed with cough, nasal congestion and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, depression . Zicam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZICAM COLD REMEDY NASAL GEL.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5259666-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Mar 07, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5259667-0
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 07, 2007. Female patient, 64 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5263385-2
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Mar 09, 2007. Male patient, 24 years of age, weighting 175.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5263706-0
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 54 years of age, weighting 155.0 lb, was diagnosed with multiple allergies and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, hyposmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5265951-7
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Mar 13, 2007. Male patient, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with rhinitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5270799-3
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 51 years of age, weighting 205.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia, dysgeusia. Zicam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZICAM RAPID MELTS ZICAM COLD REMEDY.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5270806-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 55 years of age, weighting 210.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5272413-X
Zicam side effect was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 150.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5279974-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Mar 27, 2007. Male patient, 45 years of age, weighting 180.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5280175-5
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 26, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 215.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: anosmia. Zicam dosage: unknown.



Zicam Side Effects Report #5291801-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported Zicam side effect on Apr 06, 2007. Male patient, 52 years of age, weighting 295.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, nasal congestion, nasal discomfort, nasal dryness, sinus disorder, swelling. Zicam dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINGULAIR, ALBUTEROL.




Zicam Side Effects Report #5302839-7
Zicam side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 17, 2007. Female patient, 36 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with nasopharyngitis and was treated with Zicam. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: ageusia, anosmia, rhinalgia. Zicam dosage: unknown.

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Cynthia   New York	9:07pm on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
I just found this interesting site about health problems and the loss of taste and smell from which ... read more »
sam   Pacific Grove	2:44am on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
I took Zicam, and the next day my face was swollen up and itchy as if I had poison oak and a sunburn... read more »
John Fiorella   North Hollywood,Ca	4:01pm on Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
I think Zicam is the best product in fighting the common cold or Flu..

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Nancy   North Carolina	7:01pm on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
have you heard of anyone tha that has had pimples in thier nose after using zicam. I have had this off and on for a year since I used it, and know of one other person.
Jackie Gales   Bridgeport Michigan	4:56am on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009
Has anyone experienced severe headaches after using Zicam? I used it 8 yrs ago and since I have been diagnosed with cluster headaches. they actually started while I was using Zicam. I have had daily and as much as 8 of these horrible headaches per d... read more »

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