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GSK Takes Zinc Out of Denture Cream

Lawsuits surround Super Poly-Grip products.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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Lawsuits are putting the bite on denture cream sales. 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. GlaxoSmithKline will stop making and marketing Super Poligrip Original, Ultra Fresh and Extra Care products in the U.S. The company plans to reformulate the creams without zinc. The company, based in London, reported more than $520 mi...

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