All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled.
> >>> 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 FDASS
> >>> 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 Medi cine 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 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 &All ergy Chewable Tablets
> >>> Dimetapp Cold &a! m p;Coug h Liqui-Gels
> >>> Dimetapp DM Cold &Cough Elixir
> >>> Dimetapp Elixir
> >>> Dimetapp ! 4 Hour L iquid 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 Rel! ief
> >>> Triaminic Expectorant Chest &Head
> >>> Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy
> >>> Triaminic Triaminicol Cold &Cough
> >>>
> >>> I just found out and called the 800# on the container
> >>> for Triaminicand 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: copy and paste this link:
> >>> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/
> >>>
> >>> PLEASE PAS S THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE IT TO THEIR
> >>> CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.