Sarah Carothers

Just got this from another list:
<<
I checked the link, this is not a hoax. The FDA is
taking steps to remove
this ingredient from the shelves. Be careful if you
decide to keep taking it
or giving it to children!
Sorry I didn't wait till Wed., thought it was important
to send this warning
now.

Janet Hicks

Just received this:
>
>
> 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
> 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 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:
>
> 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.
>
>
> 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>
>
>
> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
>
>
>
> Andy Giza
> Accident Prevention Consultant
> Royal & SunAlliance - Phoenix
> (480) 664-8155 office
> (480) 756-2010 fax
> ZAC(R) and RoyalCare(C)

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Sarah Carothers, puddles@... on 01/22/2002



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