[ale] OT: Phenylpropanolamine

Sun Nov 24 19:56:55 EST 2002

It is valid.  This issue has been known for at least a year though. 
Best thing to do is check your meds. at home.  I would suspect that 
products containing it would have been removed by now, but you never know.

John Wells wrote:
> I usually don't forward things like this, but it appears to be a valid
> concern.  Thought some of you might be interested, particularly those with
> wives or daughters.
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> See the following links for more info:
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> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
> http://www.elslaw.com/ppa.htm
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>>From: "marci rash" <marcirash at hotmail.com>
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>>Subject: Fwd: Fw: PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE!! 
>>Date: Tue, 19 Nov 2002 01:14:11 +0000
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>  >Subject: Fwd: Fw: PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE!!
>  >Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2002 13:42:43 -0500
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>  >> > Subject: PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE!!
>  >> >
>  >> > 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 brain) among women
>  >>ages 18-49
>  >> > in
>  >> > the three days after starting use of 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
>  >> > Acutrim 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# 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:
>  >> > Phenylpropanolamine Information Page
>  >> > http://wwwfda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
>  >> >
>  >> > http://wwwfda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm
>  >> >
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