Message Number: YG4093 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Bruce Williams, DVM
Date: 2001-05-28 23:18:00 UTC
Subject: Re: How can I tell if its a cold or not.

--- In Ferret-Health-list@y..., rappaho@a... wrote:
> hi Dr. Williams:
>
> In a message dated 5/27/01 11:58:31 PM, williams@e... writes:
>
> << pseudoephedrine >>
>
> I believe this has been removed from medications last year.


Actually, the removed drug was phenylpropanolamine - it has been
incriminated in causing strokes in humans of all ages. It has been a
common decongestant and appetite suppressant for years.

Pseudoephedrine is still available on the market.


With kindest regards,

Bruce H. Williams, DVM, DACVP
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