167 Cold Medicines Baned Over Stroke Risk
Cold Medicines Stoke Risk. The government ordered a ban on the prescription and manufacturing of cold medicines containing Phenylpropanolamine yesterday, citing risk of brain stroke, especially among women. Nearly 170 medicines manufactured or imported by 75 companies are subject to the government interdiction, the Korea Food … [Read more...] about 167 Cold Medicines Baned Over Stroke Risk
Drug Makers Knew of PPA Link To Stroke
PPA Possible Health Risks. Two big drug makers knew of possible health risks posed by a key ingredient in their over-the-counter medicines, despite company denials consumers could be harmed, according to internal memos. The ingredient, known as PPA, was used in numerous cold remedies and diet pills including versions of Dimetapp … [Read more...] about Drug Makers Knew of PPA Link To Stroke
