Fwd: Re: Fwd: Fw: Phenylpropanolamine DRUG RECALL

From: Peter Smagorinsky (psmagorinsky@home.com)
Date: Sun Mar 18 2001 - 12:22:30 PST


 From what I can tell, this is not a hoax:
http://www.elslaw.com/ppa_recall_cold.htm
  Subject: Phenylpropanolamine DRUG RECALL

>>>> PLEASE PASS THIS ON.
>>>>
>>>> All drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine are being recalled. CVS
>>>> Pharmacy has a sign stating that all drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine
>>>> have
>>>> been pulled from their shelves. You may want to try calling the 800
>>>> number
>>>> listed on most drug boxes and inquire about a refund.
>>>>
>>>> Please read this carefully, as I know that some of you use some of these
>>>> drugs (Alka Seltzer Plus for one). Also, please pass this on to everyone
>>>> you know.
>>>>
>>>> Stop taking ANYTHING containing this Phenylpropanolamine. 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 Eli! xir
>>>> 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
>>>>
>>>> Someone just found out and called the 800# for Triaminic and they
>>>> informed her 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.
>>>>
>
>--
>Elizabeth Adams St.Pierre, Ph.D.
>Language Education Department
>125 Aderhold Hall
>The University of Georgia
>Athens, GA 30602
>Phone: (706) 542-5674
>Fax: (706) 542-4509



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