Denture Cream Zinc Poisoning
Approximately 34 million Americans use denture creams to keep their dentures in place. Millions use adhesive denture cream as part of a daily routine. Unfortunately, excessive zinc from denture cream can cause copper deficiency. Copper deficiency can cause anemia, weakness and numbness in the arms and legs, difficulty walking loss of balance, and even permanent paralysis.
The risk of zinc poisoning prompted GlaxoSmithKline to announce plans to quit manufacturing the following denture cream products:
- Super Poligrip Original
- Super Poligrip Ultra Fresh
- Super Poligrip Extra Care
Diagnosis linked to excessive use of Denture Cream Made with Zinc may include:
- Dysesthesias
- Paresthesias
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Anemia
- Demylinating Syndrome
- Chronic Inflamatory Demylinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- Guillan-Barre Syndrome
- Neuropathy
If you or a loved one used any of the Poligrip or Fixodent Denture Creams made with zinc and have been diagnosed with neuropathy, copper deficiency, or zinc poisoning, please call us at 1-888-552-5247 or fill out the form at right for a free consultation regarding your legal rights.