FYI

All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE 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.
> >
> >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 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
> >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 Relief
> >Triaminic Expectorant Chest &Head
> >Triaminic Syrup Cold &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.