[ SHOWGSD-L ] DRUG RECALL INFORMATION
- From: Gary Weickelt <gweickelt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:57:32 -0500
I know that this is not dog related, but maybe it will help someone
love their dogs longer.
Gary in Wis
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> DRUG RECALL INFORMATION
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> 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:
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> 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 or ange)
> Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original
> Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent
> Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine
> Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
> Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicin e
> BC Allergy Sinus Co ld 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 Chest & Head
> Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & amp;am p; Allergy
> Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough .
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> 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 :
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> Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
> 3D Cold & Cough Berry
> 3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant
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> 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 T HIS ON. THIS IS SERI OUS STUFF!
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> 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:
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> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/
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> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE IT TO THEIR
> CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
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