This is ancient history. This recall (as indicated on Snopes) was
instituted in 2000.

On Jun 6, 2005, at 4:18 PM, kazzpar007 wrote:

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Bartnicki
> To: Tom Bartnicki ; Kim Becker ; Michelle Bell ; Alana Berlin ;
> Allison Chang ; Ken Coleman ; aileenlennon@comcast.net ; Kris
> Puican ; mrheasfca@yahoo.com ; Noah Shumate ; Alice Thomas ; Bill
> Tyson ; Paul Wilds ; Charles Porter
> Sent: Monday, June 06, 2005 3:40 PM
> Subject: FYI...Drug Recall
>
>
>
>
>> 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 medicine (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 & 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
>> Naldec on 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 & 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:
>> http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/
>>
>> PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO YOUR CHILDREN IN CASE THEY GIVE IT TO THEIR
>> CHILDREN OR TO FRIENDS WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.
>>
>
>
> Scott Alpers
> Account Executive
> The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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>