Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Wyeth knew of possible health risks posed by phenylpropanolamine, or PPA in their over-the-counter medicines, despite company denials consumers could be harmed, according to memos. PPA was used in numerous cold remedies and diet pills including versions of Dimetapp and Tavist-D.
In November 2000, the Food and Drug Administration warned that dozens of […]

Eleven people have sued Bayer Corp., alleging they suffered strokes caused by phenylpropanolamine, or PPA in Alka-Seltzer Plus they used, joining almost 700 people who are suing the company in federal courts across the company. Bayer should have known that phenylpropanolamine, or PPA, was dangerous, said the plaintiffs.
“I think we’ll be able to show the […]