In a message dated 09/23/2001
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, as I know that some of you may USE some
> > of these drugs (Alka Seltzer Plus for one).
> >
> > Also, please pass this on to everyone you know. STOP TAKING
> > anything containing this ingredient. I t 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 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 Nighttime 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 Liquid-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
> > URL:
> >
> > http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm>