Sorry everyone, I just received this update:
Update to those who didn't know otherwise... Thanks for letting me know
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:38:07 -0600
Subject: Re:Fwd: drugs
I recognized this forward - it was sent out in 2000 and since then all
the
meds have been pulled and or reformulated. It can be looked up on
www.snopes.com . Please let all people who you have forwarded this to
that
these medicines are NOW okay and don't contain PPA.
Just another FYI:
FLAVOR00-NONE-0000-0000-0000000000004.0; All drugs containing
PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE(PPA) 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 800-548-3708with 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.
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
*Hugs & Love*
