Guest guest Posted January 6, 2001 Report Share Posted January 6, 2001 ----- Original Message ----- From: Diane Emerick <blakester97@...> <CranioandParentsSupportegroups> Sent: Saturday, January 06, 2001 12:11 PM Subject: Re: [CranioandParentsSupport] Re: Triaminic Recall!!! > Here is the whole story regarding that ingredient. phenylpropanolamine It > is in a LOT of medications, some Tylenol products also. Check everything > you have in your cabinet for it and pitch it. > > Diane > > You may have heard from recent news reports that on November 6, 2000 the > U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Public Health Advisory. > Specifically, the FDA has requested that all drug companies who > manufacture over-the-counter (OTC) products that contain the nasal > decongestant and appetite suppressant phenylpropanolamine (PPA) > voluntarily discontinue the manufacture and marketing of these products. > As your personal pharmacy, PlanetRx.com would like to emphasize the > importance of this advisory to both you and your family. > > PPA has been available in the United States for many years. However, the > FDA has received adverse event reports that appeared to associate PPA with > an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke. A stroke is often referred to as > a " brain attack " and is a potentially serious event. A hemorrhagic stroke > occurs when there is bleeding in the brain. Symptoms of a stroke can > include sudden confusion, difficulty speaking, trouble with vision, loss > of balance or coordination, numbness or weakness on one side of the face > or the body, and a sudden severe headache without any known cause. > > Because of the potential severity of this condition, the FDA worked with > drug manufacturers to determine a research plan to see if an association > between PPA and hemorrhagic stroke actually existed. The Yale University > School of Medicine coordinated the research study and many cases of > hemorrhagic stroke, as well as patterns of medication use before the > stroke occurred were reviewed. The results of the study led to the > conclusion that the use of PPA appeared to increase the risk for > hemorrhagic stroke, especially in women (though men were also found to be > at risk) and seemed to occur mostly during the first three days that PPA > was used. > > Hemorrhagic stroke does not commonly occur in the general population. > However, as noted above, when it occurs it is a very serious medical > condition. The role of the FDA is to determine the safety and > effectiveness of medications. Much of the decision is based on a > comparison of the benefit of the medication against the potential risk to > the health of the consumer. In the case of PPA, the FDA has announced > that the benefit of this medication for nasal decongestion and weight loss > does not outweigh the potential risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Therefore, > the FDA no longer considers PPA to be a safe medication for continued use. > > Though the FDA has not ordered pharmacies to remove over-the-counter PPA > products from shelves, we feel it is in the best interest of you, our > valued customer, to voluntarily remove these products from our shelves. > Therefore, effective immediately, PlanetRx.com will no longer sell any > nonprescription nasal decongestants or appetite suppressants that contain > PPA. > > You can determine if any OTC products you have at home contain > phenylpropanolamine by reading the label of your medication container, or > you can ask your health care provider. Alternatives to PPA are available. > We encourage you to ask your doctor for a recommendation of which product > is best for you. > > If you have any additional questions, please ask the health care provider > who is most familiar with your medical history. We hope this letter has > helped your understanding of the importance of the FDA Public Health > Advisory and why OTC products that contain PPA will no longer be available > at PlanetRx.com. > > Diane edd of " Pinto " is March 1st, 2001 > Blake 12-25-1997 (saggital CS) > blakester97@... > Visit our webpage at: > http://theemericks.homestead.com/family.html > > -----Original Message----- > From: Doug and Rhonda <ERICKRISTEN99@...> > CranioandParentsSupportegroups > <CranioandParentsSupportegroups> > Date: Saturday, January 06, 2001 8:58 AM > Subject: [CranioandParentsSupport] Re: Triaminic Recall!!! > > > >Hey Shelbs, > > > >Thanks for passing this along! There are a few of those meds that > >they pulled, all with that same ingrediant that they claim has been > >causing strokes. I'm not sure exactly which ones, but I know 1st > >hand that Claritan D is another one. Cuz, I searched and searched > >the shelves at Walgreens, finally went to the Pharmacist and said, > >YO, where is the Claritan D? He told me the same story, it had been > >pulled. Thanks for letting me know that Triaminic for children is > >another one. > > > > > >LOVE YOU!!! > > > >Rhonda > > > > > >> Wanted to forward on this info to any who may use Triaminic!!! > >> > >> Date: Fri, 05 Jan 2001 21:43:16 -0000 > >> From: AZMCAU@a... > >> Subject: Voluntary Triaminic Recall > >> > >> > 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. > >> >> > > >> >> > Only the following products are being voluntarily recalled: > >> >> > > >> >> > Orange = Cold & Allergy > >> >> > Cherry (Pink) = Cold & Cough > >> >> > Berry = Cough Relief > >> >> > Yellow = 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 forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with > Craniosynostosis. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the > >sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional > >advice. > > > > > > > > > > > This forum is open to parents and caregivers of children diagnosed with Craniosynostosis. Opinions or medical advice stated here are the > sole responsibility of the poster and should not be taken as professional > advice. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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