Hello Everyone,
Evelyn here,
Today, I read an email that stated that all over the counter medications, containing the drug addictive phenylpropanolamine (PPA) has been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is commonly used in conjunction with the preparation of OTC nasal decongestants and weight control products. In addition, the FDA has requested that all drug companies discontinue marketing products containing PPA. Although the risks are low for men, the drug has been sited as causing an increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding into the brain or into tissue surrounding the brain) in women.
The email listed the following over-the counters drugs as containing the addictive phenylpropanolamine (PPA) and the FDA has asked that these drugs be discontinued. You are also asked to call 800-548-3708 with the lot number on the box medication, and you will be sent postage to send back for a refund.
THE FOLLOWING OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS CONTIANING THE DRUG PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE (PPA)
Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
Acutrim Maximum Strength Appetite Control
Alka-Seltzer Plus Children's Cold Medicine Effe rvescent
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 GelcapsDexatrim 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
Conges tion
Triaminic DM Cough Rel! ief
Triaminic Expectorant Chest & Head
Triaminic Syrup ! ! Cold & amp;am p; Allergy
Triaminic Triaminicol Cold & Cough
For more information and any possible risk to children, the following link contains details information on Phenylpropanolamine (PPA).
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/
Evelyn Out.
