Thought this might apply to all of us with kids..................


> >  Please read this and print it out if you need to!  I hope that you all
> >read
> >this!!!
> >
> >  A friend sent this to me and I just wanted to pass it on.
> >I know I'm  going to clean out my medicine chest.
> >
> >Before I forwarded this message to anyone I wanted to make sure that
> >the information was true.  I checked with a pediatrician and she verified
> >that all drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine are being recalled.  I
> >also happened to be at CVS Pharmacy and they have a sign stating that all
> >drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine have been pulled from their shelves.
> >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 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.
> >  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# 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.
>
> Stefanie
>