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I didn't know if anyone else has seen the following. I got it in an email from a friend and haven't had time to check out the validity of the recall yet but the link is in the article.
DRUG RECALL - VERY SERIOUS!!!
>
>
> All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.
> 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 F DA
> 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 & amp; 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:
> http://www..fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/
>
> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE
> IT TO THEIR CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN
> AND GRANDCHILDREN.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Foreign TLD RULE*
>
>
>
>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying this
>electronic transmission contain confidential information belonging to the
>sender. This information may contain confidential health information that
>is legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the
>individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this
>transmission is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other
>party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to
>delete or destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled.
>If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
>disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance
>on or regarding the contents of this electronically transmitted information
>is strictly prohibited. If you have received this E-mail in error, please
>notify the sender and delete this message immediately.
DRUG RECALL - VERY SERIOUS!!!
>
>
> All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.
> 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 F DA
> 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 & amp; 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:
> http://www..fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/
>
> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE
> IT TO THEIR CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN
> AND GRANDCHILDREN.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> *Foreign TLD RULE*
>
>
>
>--------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> This electronic transmission and any documents accompanying this
>electronic transmission contain confidential information belonging to the
>sender. This information may contain confidential health information that
>is legally privileged. The information is intended only for the use of the
>individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this
>transmission is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other
>party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to
>delete or destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled.
>If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
>disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action in reliance
>on or regarding the contents of this electronically transmitted information
>is strictly prohibited. If you have received this E-mail in error, please
>notify the sender and delete this message immediately.
Snopes!
