Important FDA Warning (article) by Dana Reed on AuthorsDen

This should really be a blog, but it's extremely important. I'm afraid not enough people will read it as a blog. This is on the level. There's a link to the FDA that confirms this message. http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/ Where are the old fashioned remedies when you need them?!!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------ All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE(PPA) 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. The website below verifies this information. http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/ STOP TAKING anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to increased 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: 1.. Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant 2.. Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements 3.. Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control 4.. Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent 5.. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold medicine (cherry or orange) 6.. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Original 7.. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Cough Medicine Effervescent 8.. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Flu Medicine 9.. Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent 10.. Alka-Seltzer Plus Night-Time Cold Medicine 11.. BC Allergy Sinus Cold Powder 12. BC Sinus Cold Powder 13.. Comtrex Flu Therapy & Fever Relief Day & Night 14.. Contac 12-Hour Cold Capsules 15.. Contac 12-Hour Caplets 16.. Coricidin D Cold, Flu & Sinus 17.. Dexatrim Caffeine Free 18.. Dexatrim Extended Duration 19.. Dexatrim Gelcaps 20.. Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free 21... Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets 22.. Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels 23.. Dimetapp DM Cold & Cough Elixir 24.. Dimetapp Elixi! r 25.. Dimetapp 4 Hour Liquid Gels 26.. Dimetapp 4 Hour Tablets 27. Dimetapp 12 Hour Extentabs Tablets 28.. Naldecon DX Pediatric Drops 29.. Permathene Mega-16 30.. Robitussin CF 31.. Tavist-D 12 Hour Relief of Sinus & Nasal Congestion 32.. Triaminic DM Cough Relief 33.. Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head 34.. Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy 35.. 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: 1. Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink) 2.3D Cold &Cough Berry 3.3D 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. 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: URL: Phenylpropanolamine Information Page
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