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>Subject: Fwd: Fw: Drug Recall!

>Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2002 07:08:05 EST

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>In a message dated 12/17/02 5:43:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, DrespW98

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> > > Subject: FW: Drug recall

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> > > >

> > > > Subject: All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

> > > >

> > > > 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 Relief

> > > > Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head

> > > > 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.

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > 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

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