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Subject: Medicine Recall


 
> 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# on the container
> 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. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF.
> 
> PLEASE PASS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING LIST so
> people are informed.  They can then pass it along to
> their families. To confirm these findings please take
> time to
> check the following URL:
> 
> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
> 
>