O/T- URGENT Drug recall for kids!!!

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This was just sent to me. I thought it extemely important!

>>URGENT-URGENT- DRUG RECALL.

>>

>> All drugs containingPHENYLPROPANOLAMINE

>>

>>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 may 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

>>

>>http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm

>http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm

>>http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htmhttp://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm>

>>

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