>From: Ginny Quick <
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>Subject: Fw: Fw: drug recall (again)
>Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 21:42:02 -0600
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>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.
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>Ginny
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: Audra Wyatt
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>Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2005 9:22 PM
>Subject: Fwd: Fw: drug recall (again)
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>Hey Ginny John sent us this you should read it and pass it on to everyone!!
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> URGENT-URGENT- DRUG RECALL.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:
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> Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
> Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
> Acu trim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
> Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine
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> Effervescent
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> Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange)
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> Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original
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> 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
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> 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:
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> Orange 3D Cold &Allergy Cherry (Pink)
> 3D Cold &Cough Berry
> 3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant
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> 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.
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> If you know of anyone else with small children, PLEASE PASS THIS ON.
> THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF!
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> DO PASS THIS ALONG TO ALL ON YOUR MAILING LIST so people are informed.
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> They can then pass it along to their families.
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> To confirm these findings please take time to check the following:
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> URL: Phenylpropanolamine Information Page
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> http://wwwfda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm <http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm>
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