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Date: | Mon, 5 Feb 2001 11:15:04 EST |
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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
>
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