Warning issued over cough syrup Canadian Press Sunday, March 13, 2005 OTTAWA -- Health Canada is advising consumers across Canada not to use specific brands of a generic cough syrup that could possibly result in seizures for children under three years of age. Light-headedness, fatigue and slurred speech are other possible side effects of Cough Syrup DM marked DIN 02015781, with lot numbers starting with 2J29 and 3J29. The product may contain twice the amount of dextromethorphan (DM) stated on the label. At the request of Health Canada, the product is being recalled by the manufacturer, Jamp Pharmaceutical Corp. of Langley, B.C. Cough Syrup DM is packaged in 100mL and 250mL plastic bottles is distributed to retailers across Canada and sold under the following brand names: People First, PharmaChoice, Procurity Encounter, ARP Preferred, Medicine Centre, United Pharmacy and Western Family. People should return this product to the pharmacy. Those concerned about their health after consuming this product are advised to seek medical assistance. C The Canadian Press 2005