Fw: Fwd: FW: Drug Recall

[Brien Tourville <HH-7X@xxxx>]

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Subject: Fwd: FW: Drug Recall
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>Subject: Drug 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. 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. 
> 
>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
URL: 
> 
> Phenylpropanolamine Information Page 
> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
<http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm> > 
> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
<http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm> 

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