Fw: ATTENTION: Medical Alert RE: phenylpropanolamine
From: Belle (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun Feb 11 01:08:54 2001
Hi Angels,
I Received the following from a friend.. please read
and pass along the information.. and Don't take any
meds containing phenylpropanolamine....
Best Wishes to Everyone,
Belle.
Subject: FW: MEDICINE WARNING, PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
>
> > The following was sent to me at work from Verizon
> >
> > URGENT MEDICAL WARNING Alert !! - Medicine Removal
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Please read and copy this notice to the people
> > you love. This is not a
> > matter to be taken lightly. This medical alert
> > was broadcast on the
> > News.
> > Stop taking anything containing the ingredient
> > 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 has
> > recommended that everyone (even children) seek
alternative
medicines.
> > Having taken a few of these medicine at one time
> > or another, I called
> > CVS to see if there was any truth to this email.
> > They said that it was
> > so, and if I have any of these products at home,
> > I should stop using
> > them. CVS has removed all products containing
> > this chemical from their
> > shelves.
> > http://www.cvs.com/otherCVS/drugDisclaimer.asp
> > The following medications contain
> > Phenylpropanolamine: (If you care
> > about your health it is advised that you discard
> > any of these
> > medications as soon as possible!!)
> > 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
> > Effervescent
> > Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold & Sinus Effervescent
> > Alka Seltzer Plus Night-Time cold Medicine
> > Effervescent
> > BC Allergy 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
> > Dimetapp Cold & Allergy Chewable Tablets
> > Dimetapp Cold & Cough Liqui-Gels
> > Dimetapp DM cold & Cough Elixir
> > Dimetapp Elixir
> > Dimetapp 4 Hour Liqui 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
> > Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant Plus Diary
> > Supplements
> > Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
> > Dexatrim Caffeine Free
> > Dexatrim Extended Duration
> > Dexatrim Gelcaps
> > Dexatrim Vitamin C/Caffeine Free
> >
> > Please read and copy this notice to the people
> > you love. This, is not
> > a matter to be taken lightly.
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Courage to change the things i can and the Wisdom to know the
difference.
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