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Subject: [OT]Important message regarding dangerous over-the-counter drugs

From: Kamy <kamy@...>
Date: 2002-01-30

All drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine are being recalled
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 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
>> > > Contac Day & Night 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:
> > > >3D Orange Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
>> > > 3D Cold & Cough Berry
>> > > 3D Cough Relief
>> > > 3D Yellow Expectorant

They are asking you to call them at 800-548-3708 with the lot
numberon the box so they can send you postage for you to send itt
back to them, and they will also issue you a refund.

THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF. DO PASS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING
LIST sopeople are informed. They can then pass it along to their
families.

To confirm these findings please take time to check the following URL:
>> > > http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm


Regards,

Kamy




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