insaneracin2003
04-08-2005, 03:14 PM
guys,i know i put alot of jokes on this forum just hoping i get a smile out of some of you.but this is serious,please read.Paul
> 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
> > 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 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.
> >
> 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
> > 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 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.
> >