tennhound
Sun Feb 19, 2006, 03:23 AM
>>> 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. 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
>>> Acutrim 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
>>> Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
>>> Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine
>>> BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
>>> BC Sinus Cold Powder
>>> 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 Rel! ief
>>> Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head
>>> Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & amp;am p; 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!
>>>
>>> DO 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:
>>>
>>> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/<http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/>
>>>
>>> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE IT TO THEIR
>>> CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
>>> You may want to try calling the 800 number listed on most
>>> drug boxes and inquire about a REFUND Please read this
>>> CAREFULLY. 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
>>> Acutrim 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
>>> Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
>>> Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine
>>> BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder
>>> BC Sinus Cold Powder
>>> 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 Rel! ief
>>> Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head
>>> Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & amp;am p; 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!
>>>
>>> DO 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:
>>>
>>> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/<http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/>
>>>
>>> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE IT TO THEIR
>>> CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.