Subject: Fw: Drug recall
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Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 23:08:53 -0800 (PST)

This is not an urban myth, I checked with several people who have read it in
the papers, but it was news to me!
Happy Thanksgiving to all,
Dotty
----- Original Message -----
From: "Fumiko Docker" <[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>; <[email-masked]>; <[email-masked]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 12:20 AM
Subject: Fwd: Drug recall

>
> --- Andrew Gentile <[email-masked]> wrote:
> > Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 08:31:25 -0800 (PST)
> > From: Andrew Gentile <[email-masked]>
> > Subject: Drug recall
> > To: [email-masked]
> >
> > IMPORTANT!!!
> > > 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, as I know that some of
> > you may USE some
> > > of these drugs (Alka Seltzer Plus for one).
> > >
> > > 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 PASSTHIS 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:
> > >
> >
> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
> >
> > >
> >
> <http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm>
> >
> >
> >
> >
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