All drugs containing phenylpropanolamine (PPA) are being recalled. You might want to try calling the 800 customer service number on the side, which is listed on most boxes. They can help you get a refund for your medication.
You should stop taking any medication containing phenylpropanolamine immediately. Medications containing phenylpropanolamine have been linked to increased hemorrhagic stroke (bleeding in the brain) among women from the age of 18 to 49 within only three days after taking this type of medication. Although problems have not been found in men the FDA (United States Food and Drug Administration) is advising everyone (including children and men) to immediately discontinue use of this medication. Get a refund from the company, and flush the medicine down the toilet.
This is an older recall, but a good reminder never hurts!
What is phenylpropanolamine?
According to the FDA, Phenylpropanolamine is an ingredient used in prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drug products as a nasal decongestant to relieve stuffy nose or sinus congestion and in OTC weight control drug products to control appetite.
The following medications may contain the drug phenylpropanolamine:
Acurim Diet Gum Appetite Suppressant
Acurim Plus Dietary Supplements
Acurim 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 Nighttime 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
Orange 3D Cold & Allergy Cherry (Pink)
3D Cold & Cough Berry
3D Cough Relief Yellow 3D Expectorant
Check your medicine cabinet for these medications, and check the ingredient list to see if it does contain phenylpropanolamine. If it does, stop using it immediately, and dispose of it properly. Check all of your medications – don’t rely on this list alone!
If you have questions about this recall you can call 1-888 INFO FDA (1-888-463-6332)
You can also visit http://fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa for more information.
Stay Safe!