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Important PSA - Fw: All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.



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----- Original Message -----
From: "Women In Green" <wfit2@womeningreen.org>
To: <list8@womeningreen.org>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 3:52 AM
Subject: All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.


> Jerusalem, January 31, 2002
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> We are sending this to you as a public service.
>
> Nadia and Ruth
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: III44@aol.com
> To: Okole8@aol.com
> Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 10:41 AM
> Subject: All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.
> IMPORTANT
>
> Please read!!!  Especially if you have small children!!!!
> Phenylpropanolamine Information Page
>
> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
>
> 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 brain) among women
ages
> 18-49 in the three days after starting use of this medication.
> Problems were not found in men, but the 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 & NasalCongestion
> Triaminic DM Cough Relief
> Triaminic Expectorant Chest & HeadCongestion
> 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 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://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
>
>
>
> WOMEN FOR ISRAEL'S TOMORROW (WOMEN IN GREEN)
> P.O.B. 7352, JERUSALEM
> 91072 Israel
> Tel.  02-624-9887
> Fax: 02-624-5380
> http://www.womeningreen.org
>
>

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