Wanted to share an E-mail I recieved on Medicine Re-calls
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KittyCat
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Name: Kathleen
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Wanted to share an E-mail I recieved on Medicine Re-calls
MEDICINE RECALL ALERT Just in case . . .
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 medic! ine (cherry or orange) Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold &a! mp; 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 Re! l! ief Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Triaminic Syrup Co ld & 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 s! end 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 chil! dren, PLEASE PASS THIS ON. THIS IS SERIOUS STUFF!
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Posted 9/19/05 8:07 AM |
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Re: Wanted to share an E-mail I recieved on Medicine Re-calls
Thanks for the info...
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Posted 9/19/05 12:15 PM |
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justme1
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Re: Wanted to share an E-mail I recieved on Medicine Re-calls
That email is from like 5 years ago.. It was sent around in the year 2000.
Eveything on the shelfs should now be safe to take .. I just checked under drug recalls on the internet and there is nothing there.. I hope im not wrong Here was a part of that original letter..
SUMMIT, NJ -- November 8, 2000 -- Novartis Consumer Health US is voluntarily withdrawing its phenylpropanolamine (PPA)-containing cold and allergy products from retail store shelves and has begun the process of reformulating all PPA-containing products.
This is in response to an FDA request that companies "voluntarily discontinue marketing any drug products containing phenylpropanolamine" because of an alleged health risk to consumers. The company has taken this action to ensure consumer confidence and trust when using Novartis Consumer Health products.
Novartis Consumer Health continues its belief that phenylpropanolamine, which is used as a decongestant, is a safe and effective ingredient. It has been used by millions of people around the world for many years. In the United States alone, billions of doses of PPA are consumed safely each year. At the same time, the needs and preferences of consumers are a priority for Novartis Consumer Health. The company recognizes that consumers may be concerned or unsure about the use of PPA-containing medications.
The following US cold and allergy products contain PPA and are being withdrawn: * Tavist-D * Triaminic DM/Triaminic Cough * Triaminic Syrup/Triaminic Cold & Allergy * Triaminicol/Triaminic Cold & Cough * Triaminic Expectorant/Triaminic Chest Congestion * Triaminicin
The following products do not contain PPA, and should be considered as alternatives for PPA-containing formulas: * All TheraFlu products * Triaminic SoftChews * Triaminic Cold Cough and Fever * Triaminic Cough and Congestion * Triaminic Cold and Night Time Cough * Triaminic Cough and Sore Throat * Triaminic Allergy Congestion * Tavist Allergy * Tavist Sinus
Message edited 9/19/2005 12:33:30 PM.
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Posted 9/19/05 12:27 PM |
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KittyCat
Happy Summer !
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Name: Kathleen
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Re: Wanted to share an E-mail I recieved on Medicine Re-calls
oops, Guess I am a little behind
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Posted 9/19/05 12:50 PM |
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justme1
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Name: Jodi
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Re: Wanted to share an E-mail I recieved on Medicine Re-calls
lol karen.. Ppl should always check anyways.. its better to be safe then sorry
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Posted 9/19/05 1:18 PM |
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