> -----Original Message-----
> From: Brown, Donald
> Sent: Monday, June 11, 2001 10:57 AM
> To: Moyler, Joy; Brock, Alex
> Subject: FW: Very important
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jane Pickering [SMTP:jpickeringwrmb@home.com]
> Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2001 2:16 PM
> To: stowers; ohman@bellatlantic.net; lunt4wrmb@aol.com;
> atash3570@aol.com
> Subject: Fw: Very important
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> > >
> > > All drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine are being recalled. You may
> > > want to try calling the 800 number listed on most drug boxes and
> inquire
> > > about a
> > > refund. Please read this carefully, as I know that some of you may use
> > > some of these drugs (Alka Seltzer Plus for one).
> > >
> > > Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. Stop taking anything
> > > containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased
> hemorrhagic
> > > stroke (bleeding in brain) among women ages 18-49 in the three days
> > > after starting use of medication.
> > >
> > > Problems were not found in men, but the FDA recommended that everyone
> > > (even children) seek alternative medicine.
> > >
> > > The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:
> > >
> > > Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Plus Dietary Supplements
> > > Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
> > > Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent
> > > Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange)
> > > Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original
> > > Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent
> > > Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine Effervescent
> > > Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
> > > Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine Effervescent
> > > BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
> > > BC Sinus Cold Powder
> > > Comtrex Deep Chest Cold & Congestion Relief
> > > Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief
> > > Day & Night Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules
> > > Contac 12 Hour Caplets
> > > Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus
> > > Dexatrim Caffeine Free
> > > Dexatrim Extended Duration
> > > Dexatrim Gelcaps
> > > Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
> > > Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets
> > > Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels
> > > Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir
> > > Dimetapp Elixir
> > > Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels
> > > Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets
> > > Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets
> > > Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops
> > > Permathene Mega-16
> > > Robitussin CF
> > > Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion
> > > Triaminic DM Cough Relief
> > > Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Congestion
> > > Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy
> > > Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough
> > >
> > > I just found out and called the 800# for Triaminic and they informed
> me
> > > that they are voluntarily recalling the following medicines because of
> a
> > > certain ingredient that is causing strokes and seizures in children.
> > >
> > > Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
> > > 3D Cold & Cough Berry
> > > 3D Cough Relief
> > > Yellow 3D Expectorant
> > >
> > > They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with the lot number
> on
> > > the box so they can send you postage for you to send it back to them,
> and
> > > they will also issue you a refund. If you know of anyone else with
> small
> > > children, please pass this on.
> > >
> > > Serious stuff. Do pass along to all on your mailing list so people are
> > > aware.
> > >
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