Please Read... Important!!!

[kikmosa]

I was sent this in an e-mail and after checking it out, decided that it was important enough to put here.


>>Subject: PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE recall
>
> Medicine recall
>
>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. 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
>
>HREF="http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm">
>
> >http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/

 

[alwaysawake]

We just had two twelve year olds in the Portland, OR area that OD'ed on Coricidin-D and are both lucky they didn't die. Common term for those on the street is 'Skittles'...learned that from the next door neighbor (high school age).

 

[kikmosa]

We just had two twelve year olds in the Portland, OR area that OD'ed on Coricidin-D and are both lucky they didn't die. Common term for those on the street is 'Skittles'...learned that from the next door neighbor (high school age).

People just don't realize how dangerous some of these over the counter drugs can be until, sadly, it affects someone close to them. They need to be better informed about them and what they can do to you.

 

[Neftoon_Zamora]

They actually made this claim about PPL a few years ago. I remember going thru my medicine cabinets at the time and tossing all the meds that contained that ingredient.

It means my kids are a bit more uncomfortable, but I know that they are safe. I already have one who had seizures everytime he gets sick. I don't need to add to his risk.

I'm a firm believer in Tylenol and Vicks Vapo-rub!

 

[tonitits]

I was sent this in an e-mail and after checking it out, decided that it was important enough to put here.


>>Subject: PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE recall
>
> Medicine recall
>
>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. 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
>
>HREF="http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm">
>
> >http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/

My aunt sent the email to me also. Thanks for posting it here so everyone can find out about this.

 

[kikmosa]

They actually made this claim about PPL a few years ago. I remember going thru my medicine cabinets at the time and tossing all the meds that contained that ingredient.

It means my kids are a bit more uncomfortable, but I know that they are safe. I already have one who had seizures everytime he gets sick. I don't need to add to his risk.

I'm a firm believer in Tylenol and Vicks Vapo-rub!

I'm a firm believer in using the least you have to. These meds DON'T cure the cold, they just mask it til your over it. An ibuprofin and a box of kleenix will work just as well. We take too many risks just to feel more comfortable.

 

[kikmosa]

Re: Re: Please Read... Important!!!

My aunt sent the email to me also. Thanks for posting it here so everyone can find out about this.

I felt it was important. My mother had suffered a stroke and seeing the strong, active woman she was go over night to someone that could barely talk and had no emotional control, unable to walk, it was one of the hardest things I've ever had to see. If this little bit of information keeps even one person from going through that then it worth it.

 

[kikmosa]

bump

 

[Darq.Desirez]

Thanx for the info

As a father of 2 pre-teens who seem to contract colds on a regular basis, information like this is very valuable to me. Thanx for posting the info. I'm passing it along to all the parents I know as well.

 

[kikmosa]

Re: Thanx for the info

As a father of 2 pre-teens who seem to contract colds on a regular basis, information like this is very valuable to me. Thanx for posting the info. I'm passing it along to all the parents I know as well.

There are meds out there that DON'T contain this chemical. Problem is, how do we know if they don't have something else even worse in them. All we can do is try our best to be as careful as we can. Try to always give the least amount of meds that you can get by with. Don't give them things that treat problems they don't have along with the ones they do.

 

[kikmosa]

Ok folks, after further checking by some people I trust, this link was found. It states that most of these meds no longer contain this chemical and are fairly safe. I'm sorry if I upset anyone but it's better safe then sorry. You can check out the link and see if you think it's safe for yourself.


""There is some truth to this, however it is not so large a risk that everyone should be spammed with a very alarmist alert such as this.

The recall mentioned in the warning was sent out to drug companies in October 2000. It is not valid now. If you take the warning at face value it attempts to convince you that it is the "current" situation, which is not true.

See: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm for more detailed information. "

 

[tonitits]

giving this thread a bump to ensure that all have a chance to read it!