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Certain Zicam (only Zicam) products were removed from the market because:1.The labeling made claims intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.2.The labeling did not provide warning about the possibility of loss of sense of smell 3.More than 130 reports about loss of smellThe zinc used in the products recalled was zinc gluconate 2x.The zinc in Neti Wash is zinc acetate, and according to the FDA correct labeling on the bottle, this amount and type of zinc has not had any reported adverse affects. Also consider that this product is diluted in the Neti pot and poured thru the nostrils.So relax and enjoy the benefits of a great product, and please, take the time to be an informed consumer. If anything, because of having cleaner and healthier sinuses, my sense of smell is probably better than before. Haven't had a cold either, could be luck though.My sense of smell has not been affected. I have been using this product for over one year and will continue using it. Neti Wash with Zinc is an EXCELLENT product. I believe this product aids in the loosing and flushing of mucus. For those alarmists who see the word zinc and freak out - read the FDA statement.
Generally, flu would last about week to 10 days. She uses Neti wash plus, during the allergy season and her allergies are history.We had flu. Could it work for Swine flu. We do not use it everyday. My wife has sensitive sinuses. With Neti wash plus, flu was gone in about three days.
Save your money and don't buy the starter kit or this stuff. The Neti Pot is a good product. The FDA just confirmed that zinc-containing nasal sprays, swabs, etc., can cause complete and permanent loss of the sense of smell. Amazon should stop selling this. Plain saline works very well.
At first a little bizzar and a bit gross but folks, IT WORKS. This stuff is a fantastic complement to the plain salty water.
I've searched all over for the lowest price and so far, Amazon's Neti Wash Plus with zinc in the 4oz bottle is the best deal going. The herbal oils inside claim to be good for the nose and the added zinc aids in preventing colds.
For me, it gives a soothing effect to my nose with a pleasant aroma. Using once a day, a 4oz bottle will last several months.
First of all, I must say that the Neti Pot is pure genius. I discovered Neti Wash Plus by happenstance surfing the internet.
You can get the Neti Wash without zinc but only in the 2oz bottle and it costs more than the Neti Wash w/zinc in the 4oz bottle.
And like I said on a daily basis through the inversions we have here in the mountains and that's when my sinus problems are at their worse. I particularly liked the salt with the added Xyetol in it. Haven't noticed it makes any difference. But save your money and stick with the salts. But it's so far my favorite. I do use it with the specialized salts and I think it suggests you do to. Even when I'm in trouble with infection and need to go on antibiotic's.it just doesn't seem to pull it's weight as to how it's supposet to help or make a difference. I don't think it hurts either so didn't give it a 1 star.
However becareful. I didn't use it without the salt. I've been using this for 2-3 months now. Maybe it helps some people but it doesn't seem to really do anything. This artificial sugar and antibiotic is dangerous for any animals so keep packets safely out of their reach and dump all your water out of it's netti pot or what ever method of application bottle you use.
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