Drugs in Question

THE FDA IS ONLY 60+ YEARS LATE!

Phenylpropanolamine was approved by the FDA in 1939. In 1996, a law was passed to report sales of excessive quantities of phenylpropanolamine. This was done in an attempt to control the use of phenylpropanolamine as a substrate for the illegal synthesis of amphetamine and methamphetamine.

Phenylpropanolamine (PPA) is a non-prescription oral sympathomimetic agent. Phenylpropanolamine is structurally similar to pseudoephedrine; both are used for the treatment of nasal congestion. PPA is one of the few OTC products available that is also used as an anorexiant to promote weight loss. It is available as a chewing gum for this purpose. More than other sympathomimetics used for nasal congestion, PPA has been associated with elevations in blood pressure, especially at higher doses. Tachyphylaxis and rebound congestion are other problems associated with PPA when used as a nasal decongestant.

Now, from The U.S. Food and Drug Administration • Center for Drug Evaluation and Research website: http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/infopage/ppa/default.htm comes the latest news from our FDA (who approved this stuff as SAFE over 60 years ago) about 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.

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