Re: Fw: Fw: URGENT.......DRUG RECALL....

May 3, 2004

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While there was indeed a recall of drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine,

it was back in 2000 and I'm sure anything that someone still might have

would be *extremely* out of date (remember to check those bottles before

using old OTC meds). However the current round of emails is considered a

hoax since it's such old " news " so it's best not to continue to propagate

it (http://www.arachnophiliac.com/hoax/Phenylpropanolamine_Recall.htm

and http://www.snopes.com/medical/drugs/ppa.asp).

Debbie

PS I sent some stuff back while the recall was going on and got some

really good coupons, plus a refund.

From the keyboard of Pat and Halloran:

> my father in law sent this to me.

> maria

> urgent read

> > >

> > >URGENT-URGENT- DRUG RECALL.

> > >

> > >All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

> > >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 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.

> > >

> > >The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

> > >

> > >Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant

> > >Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements

> > >Acu trim 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

> > >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

> > >

> > >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 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 THIS 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

> > >

> >

>

May 3, 2004

sorry if this was old news--I'm so out of the loop it's new news to me!!!

trying to get it all coodinated for tim's disney trip tomorrow and pat and

the other two are doing the philly zoo if it's nice, please touch museum if

it's not, and of course I have to get all that stuff ready too! been a

crazy week-end had a yard sale sat. did well, so we have some extra spending

$, allergies are going bonkers for me got meds, but not doing the trick.

rainy today--tim's mad at me because of that--bbbut he's tired, in bed at

right time just didn't go to sleep until after 9--so, he's tired and I'm the

focus of the crankies. have a great day--think of me at 4 am tomorrow when

I'm getting up and hoping I have it all together for a very LONG, BUT

HOPEFULLY FUN DAY at disney.

maria

urgent read

> > > >

> > > >URGENT-URGENT- DRUG RECALL.

> > > >

> > > >All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

> > > >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 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.

> > > >

> > > >The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

> > > >

> > > >Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant

> > > >Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements

> > > >Acu trim 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

> > > >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

> > > >

> > > >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 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 THIS 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

> > > >

> > >

> >

May 3, 2004