Drewster67

This is way off topic but it is of a serious nature to you and your loved ones, please take the time to read.

I recieved this from a friend of mine - I checked it out and unfortunately, it's true.

Subject: Medicine alert

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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. 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.

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> > The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:
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> > 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 &Allergy
> > Triaminic Triaminicol Cold &Cough ....
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> > 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:
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> > 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.
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> > To confirm these findings please take time to check the following:

Please, I don't want to cause a panic or cause any undue stress to anyone. This may be an old alert (I guess) and please take it for what it's worth.
&gt; <a href="http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm" target="_blank">http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm</a>

Jimbo

Thanks. I've heard there was a problem and I thought it was strange these medications were still being offered in stores.

WallyP

You might want to go to

<a href="http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm" target="_blank">http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm</a>

and read it before you panic. The FDA alert was in 2000!

Shane

Alka-Seltzer Cold Plus has already removed this drug in their "New Improved Formula". But I'll check the rest of the drugs in the cabinet to be sure.

Thanks

John Struthers

Wally,
Thanks for the UPDATE(?).
All our cabinet drugs were clean, but I did notice carnuba wax in the Triaminic Softchews, Cold and Cough tablets.
I went thru my set of Army, Task Force 160 Deployment bags.
I'm still ready!
Noticed a lot of over the counter cold stuff and some Alka Seltzer with the product, all outdated by years... Trash.
I'll post both prints at work. Lot of kids.