Hello Everyone. This post is a bit off topic for pets, but it is a serious matter.
This warning came from a friend of mine. If was forwarded to me in an email message. As most people use one or more of the below listed OTC Medications on a regular basis, and time is of the essence here, its presentation in a timely manner is imperative. I copied the message minus all of the previously attached HTML coding and all of the other forwarded email addressees to make it easier to read. It is not listed on Snopes as a crank warning or a ruse. I have also verified the source as the FDA, this is a legitimate warning. Captn' Carl > 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 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 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 &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 &am p; 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/ " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
