There is a government website at the bottom that explains this.
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> > > URGENT-URGENT- DRUG RECALL.

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> > > All drugs containing PHENYLPROPANOLAMINE
> > > 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 ages 18-49 in the three days
> > > after starting use of medication. 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 Ches t &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!
> > >
> > > D! O 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:
> > >
> > > URL: Phenylpropanolamine Information Page