Dangerous Drug News

Side Effect Information About Dangerous Drugs and Medical Devices

Altrumedia
  • Home
  • About
  • Dangerous Drug News
  • Drugs
    • Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
    • Pradaxa
    • Proton Pump Inhibitors
    • Risperdal
    • Talcum Powder
    • Taxotere
    • Xarelto
    • Zofran
  • Medical Devices
    • Essure
    • IVC Filters
    • Power Morcellators
    • Transvaginal Mesh
  • Free Case Evaluation

Talcum Powder

Johnsons_Baby_Powder_massage

Talcum powder has been a common household item for decades. It is packaged in many forms including baby powder, feminine hygiene powder, body and face powder. It is used to treat diaper rash, as a deodorant, to absorb moisture and reduce friction. It is a silky smooth powder, very versatile, and unless perfume is added it is odorless and inoffensive. However, talcum powder had been linked to respiratory problems in infants and ovarian cancer in women who have used it regularly for feminine hygiene.

What is Talcum Powder?

Talcum powder is made from a mineral called talc. The primary component is magnesium silicate. Talc is ground into a fine powder that is very soft, slippery and absorbent. It is used as the primary ingredient in baby powder, feminine hygiene products such as Johnson & Johnson’s Shower to Shower, and a multitude of cosmetic products.

Some talc naturally contains asbestos, which causes cancer, but since the 1970’s talc products containing asbestos have been banned in the U.S.

Talcum Powder Products and Uses

Talcum powder is used in many types of products and has many uses as a stand-alone ingredient. Examples include:

  • Baby powder
  • Face powder
  • Body powder
  • Feminine hygiene to reduce odor, moisture, and friction
  • Foot powder
  • Medicated powders
  • Perfumed powders
  • Addition to sanitary and incontinence pads

Talcum powder has been a basic household item for generations. It is inexpensive and it is used as a remedy for rashes and discomfort of all sorts.

Talcum Powder Not Recommended for Babies

As far back as 1969, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) warned that talcum powder posed a serious risk to babies. Babies could inhale the powder and develop acute or chronic lung disease and, at that time, there had been at least three reported fatalities. The AAP still advises against using baby powder because the tiny particles can be inhaled and dry out the mucous membrane, causing lung damage.

In some babies, pneumonia, respiratory failure, and death.

Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Numerous studies, more than 20, going back more than 40 years, support a link between the use of talcum powder for feminine hygiene and the development of ovarian cancer. Talcum powder products, such as Shower to Shower, are marketed as feminine hygiene products to reduce odor. Women also use baby powder for this purpose.

The studies indicate that when talcum powder is applied to the genital area, it can through the vagina, uterus, and fallopian tubes to the ovaries where, with long-term use, the particles can collect and cause irritation and inflammation, eventually resulting in cancer.

If you have questions about talcum powder or believe your cancer was caused by its use, contact us for a free case evaluation.  We will help you find answers to your questions and we can introduce you to an lawyer who represents people with talcum powder claims against Johnson & Johnson.

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter

RSS FDA Med Watch

  • 2023 Safety Communications
  • Evaluation of Safety Concerns with Certain Dental Devices Used on Adults – FDA Safety Communication
  • Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution and Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution Due to Presence of Methanol
  • Risks with Exactech Joint Replacement Devices with Defective Packaging – FDA Safety Communication
  • Ascend Laboratories LLC. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, USP 75 mg and 150 mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitroso-dabigatran (NDAB) Impurity
  • UPDATE: Reports of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in the Capsule Around Breast Implants - FDA Safety Communication
  • 2023 Medical Device Recalls

Recent Headlines

Diabetic Man Testing Blood Levels

Type 2 Diabetes Drugs Pose Numerous Health Risks

The hits just keep coming for Johnson & Johnson, and now its … [Read More...]

PPIs Side Effects

PPI Heartburn and Ulcer Medications May Cause Stomach Cancer

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are used to treat heartburn, … [Read More...]

Johnson & Johnson Loses Second Major Talcum Powder Case

In its second trial loss in less than 3 months, Johnson & … [Read More...]

Find an Attorney

RSS US Recall News

  • Belviq Withdrawn Due to Cancer Risk
  • Common Heartburn Medication may lead to bladder, stomach, and other cancers. Zantac Lawsuits begin.
  • J&J Settles Talc Mesothelioma Settlement

RSS Lawsuits and Settlements

  • Possible Lawsuit: CPAP Lung Cancer Lawsuit News and Legal Information
  • Possible Lawsuit: Birth Injury and Birth Defect Lawsuit News and Legal Information
  • Possible Lawsuit: Wyoming Medical Malpractice Lawsuit News & Legal Information

RSS Mass Tort News

RSS Health Industry

  • BREAKING: Gwyneth Paltrow Cleared In $3M Ski Crash Trial
  • Ex-CEO Whistleblower Nets $12M In Hospital's $69M FCA Deal
  • BREAKING: Trump Charged In Sealed NY Indictment

ABOUT US

DRUG INFO

DEVICES

CASE REVIEW

NEWS

Copyright © 2023 DangerousDrugNews.com · Site Map - Website Development by Altrumedia · Log in