Hello, all, I'm not sure if this is a hoax or not.  If it is, I apologize in advance.  My sister-in-law sent this to me.

Ginny


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Audra Wyatt 
To: [log in to unmask] 
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 9:22 PM
Subject: Fwd: Fw: drug recall (again)


Hey Ginny John sent us this you should read it and pass it on to everyone!!



  URGENT-URGENT- DRUG 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 the brain) among women ages
  18-49 in the three days after starting use of medication. Problems were
  not found in men,
  however, the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek an
  alternative medicine.

  The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

  Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
  Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
  Acu trim 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
  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 Ches t & 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 THIS 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://wwwfda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm <http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm>










   



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