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Phentermine

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Overview

What is Phentermine?

Phentermine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic. Its chemical name is a,a,-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride. The structural formula is as follows:

Phentermine hydrochloride is a white, odorless, hygroscopic, crystalline powder which is soluble in water and lower alcohols, slightly soluble in chloroform and insoluble in ether.

Phentermine hydrochloride capsule USP is available as an oral capsule containing 15 mg or 30 mg phentermine hydrochloride (equivalent to 12 mg or 24 mg of phentermine base)

Powder-filledcapsules containing 15 mg phentermine hydrochloride (equivalent to 12 mg phentermine) or 30 mg phentermine hydrochloride (equivalent to 24 mg phentermine) and inactive ingredients: lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, iron oxide black, Shellac Glaze, N-Butyl alcohol, Isopropyl alcohol, propylene Glycol and Ammonium Hydroxide.

In addition, the 15 mg capsules contain gelatin, titanium dioxide, D&C yellow # 10, FD&C yellow # 6, FD&C red # 40, FD&C blue # 1 and FD&C yellow # 5; the 30 mg capsules contain gelatin, titanium dioxide, iron oxide yellow and iron oxide red.



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What are the available doses of Phentermine?

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What should I talk to my health care provider before I take Phentermine?

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How should I use Phentermine?

Dosage should be individualized to obtain an adequate response with the lowest effective dose.The usual adult dose is 15 mg to 30 mg as prescribed by the physician, at approximately 2 hours after breakfast for appetite control. Administration of one 30 mg capsule daily has been found to be adequate in depression of the appetite for 12 to 14 hours. Phentermine is not recommended for use in pediatric patient’s≤16 years of age.Late evening medication should be avoided because of the possibility of resulting insomnia.With dry hands, gently remove the Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsule from the bottle. Immediately place the Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsule on top of the tongue where it will dissolve, then swallow with or without water.


What interacts with Phentermine?

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What are the warnings of Phentermine?

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What are the precautions of Phentermine?

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What are the side effects of Phentermine?

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How should I store and handle Phentermine?

Store at room temperature 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 15 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-105-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-105-01 Phentermine Hydrochloride Capsules USP, 30 mgBottles of 30               NDC 13107-106-30Bottles of 100             NDC 13107-106-01Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture. Dispense in a tight, light-resistant container as defined in the USP, with a child-resistant closure (as required). Keep out of the reach of children.


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Clinical Information

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Non-Clinical Toxicology
Phentermine hydrochloride Capsules are indicated only as short-term (a few weeks) monotherapy for the management of exogenous obesity. The safety and efficacy of combination therapy with phentermine and any other drug products for weight loss including prescribed drugs, over-the-counter preparations, and herbal products, or serotonergic agents such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline, fluvoxamine, paroxetine), have not been established. Therefore, coadministration of phentermine and these drug products is not recommended.

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