Denture Creams and Cleansers

Safety Alert: Denture Creams Linked to Zinc Poisoning

February 8, 2011 – A recent report on ABC News talked about denture creams and the neurological problems that patients are experiencing across the United States.

The neurological problems were the result of high levels of zinc and zinc poisoning. Zinc poisoning, a condition where high zinc levels keep the body from being able to absorb copper, can lead to serious and permanent neurological problems.

A study published in the journal Neurology found that patients who used excessive amounts of denture creams like Super PoliGrip (prior to February 2010) and Fixodent suffered from copper deficiency, nerve damage, and a permanent nerve disorder called neuropathy. The nerve damage in one patient led to cognitive problems, urinary incontinence, and left her wheelchair-dependent.

Super PoliGrip removed zinc from its denture creams in February 2010. Fixodent continues to use zinc in its denture creams, but it did add a warning to the product’s label cautioning users about prolonged zinc intake and the potential for adverse health effects. A class action lawsuit against Procter & Gamble is under way.

Do You Have Nerve Damage and Use Denture Creams That Contain Zinc?

Are you suffering from neurological problems like nerve damage, physical disability, cognitive problems, tingling, muscle weakness, or deafness? Did you or do you use denture creams?

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Denture Cleansers May Cause Allergic Reactions

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of adverse effects after using denture cleansers, including multiple allergic reactions and even death. The complications occurred after proper and improper use of the products. In some instances the reactions developed soon after use, and in others they developed years later.

What is Causing the Allergic Reactions?

Research suggests that the ingredient responsible for the allergic reactions is persulfate, a known allergen. Persulfates are used in most denture cleansers to clean and whiten the dentures.

Severe adverse events seem to occur following gargling and swallowing of the products, which are misuses of the cleansers.

Symptoms of Denture Cleanser Allergic Reactions

The following symptoms may indicate an allergic reaction to denture cleansers:

Symptoms of Adverse Events

In addition to allergic reactions, the following adverse events may occur after using denture cleansers:

The FDA has recommended that all denture cleanser manufacturers change their labeling to include warning information about persulfates and to improve usage instructions to reduce misuse. They also recommended that manufacturers consider alternatives to persulfates.

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Did You Know?
It’s the manufacturers’ and suppliers’ responsibility to protect and warn users of their products against injuries. Learn more about the manufacturer’s liability for defective products.