Seldane and Seldane-D, the
allergy medications manufactured by Hoescht Marion Roussel and Baker Norton Pharmaceuticals, were removed from the market in 1998 after the FDA discovered that the
drugs caused rare but serious
heart problems when they were taken in combination with certain other drugs, especially
antibiotics and
anti-fungals.
Seldane and Seldane-D contain terfenadine, a substance believed to cause certain heart conditions. The manufacturers decided to remove Seldane and Seldane-D after they developed a safer alternative, the popular allergy drug Allegra. Allegra contains fexofenadine hydrochloride rather than terfenadine; as such, Allegra has the same beneficial effects of Seldane and Seldane-D without the dangerous propensity to cause heart problems.
See your doctor if you have experienced serious health problems after taking Seldane or Seldane-D. In addition, it may be important to
contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be
time limits within which you must commence suit.
See Also
- Common Cold Drugs: Overview
- Heart Problems