I got a forwarded message thru my Sun cellular network number regarding a drug ingredient called Phenylpropanolamine. Here is the exact SMS message.
FDA (USA) Advisory: All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE are being recalled. Stop taking anything containing this ingredient. It has been linked to INCREASED HEMORRHAGIC STROKE (Bleeding Brain) among women ages 18-49 & seizures in children. Ex. In the Philippines are:
- Alkaseltzer
- Dimetapp
- Robitussin
- Dexatrim
- Bioflu
- Neozep
- Sinutab
- Decolgen
Check this site www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa
Please pass to family & friends!
You can read the full report on the website provided. But I’m not sure if the information on the SMS I’ve received is still accurate since the report on the website was last updated on 2005.
Update – On December 22, 2005 the FDA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (notice) for over-the-counter (OTC) nasal decongestant and weight control products containing phenylpropanoloamine preparations. This proposed rule reclassifies phenylpropanolamine as nonmonograph (Category II) not generally recognized as safe and effective. Written and electronic comments and new data can be submitted by March, 22, 2006.
Anyway, as with any other SMS/text message, any information can either be real or fallacy, so do a little research first. But as always, it doesn’t hurt to be careful.
I didn’t have time to research on my own since I’m already sleepy, and besides I don’t do drugs. ^_~
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