Nothing Is Safe

[Professor]

Pass this on to everyone and keep a copy for you, it could save a loved one.
All drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine are being recalled. CVS Pharmacy has
a sign stating that all drugs containing Phenylpropanolamine have been pulled
from their shelves. You may want to try calling the toll-free number listed
on most drug boxes and inquire about a refund.

Please read this carefully, as I know that some of you use some of these
drugs. Also please pass this on to everyone you know. Stop taking anything
containing this Phenylpropanolamine. 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
medicines contain Phenylpropanolamine:

Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Plus Dietary Supplements

Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control

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 Effervecent

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
Alka Seltzer Plus Night Time Cold Medicine Effervescent
Alka Seltzer Children's Cold Medicine Effervescent

BC Allegy Sinus Cold Powder
BC Sinus Cold Powder

Comtrex Deep Chest Cold & Congestion Relief
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 Gelcap
Dexatrim Bitamin C/Caffeine Free

Dimetapp Cold & Allegy 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 Relief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head Congestion
Triaminic Syrup Cold & Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough

Triaminic is 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.