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We're seeing more and more of this all the time. There's never been a better time to be using Melaleuca products.

Subject: -DRUG RECALL.

 

Not all these drugs are "diet drugs" so read carefully...especially for children and young adults but actually for everyone...
I am not an alarmist but I do believe in the "precautionary principle" --when in doubt, leave it out.

Subject: URGENT-URGENT-DRUG RECALL.
From website  http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking steps to remove phenylpropanolamine (PPA) from all drug products and has requested that all drug companies discontinue marketing products containing PPA. In addition, FDA has issued a public health advisory concerning phenylpropanolamine. This drug is an ingredient that was used in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription cough and cold medications as a decongestant and in OTC weight loss products."
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 the brain) among women ages18-49 . Problems were not found in men, however, the FDA recommended that everyone (even children) seek an alternative medicine.
The following medications contain Phenylpropanolamine:

Acutrim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
Acutrim Plus Dietary Supplements
Acu trim 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
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.
PASS THIS 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:  Phenylpropanolamine Information Page.

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