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To: William H Huebl who wrote (7298)	2/20/2003 6:36:10 AM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34894

It's getting close to March, in like a lion, out like a lamb.

To: William H Huebl who wrote (7298)	2/20/2003 9:39:11 AM
From: Ish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34894

Got this in my Email- > > Very Important > > > > Subject: Phenylpropanolamine warning > > 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 Penylpropanolamine: > > > > 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 > > fda.gov