Phentramin DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Phentramin, Phentramin-d
USES: This is a heatlhy alternative for weight loss. It blocks hunger quickly and boosts the bodies energy. Phentramin contains 1,3 Dimethylpentylamine hydrochloride + 1,3,7 Tri-methylxanthine which are the key ingredients for weight loss and energy.
HOW TO USE: Take this drug by mouth,
generally twice daily with 8 oz of water. Take one phentramin d capsule in the morning and the other in the late afternoon. Your daily intake of fat, protein and
carbohydrate should be evenly spread over meals. The effects of this drug may begin as soon as 4-6 weeks after treatment
begins.
SIDE EFFECTS: Moodiness, dry mouth or insomnia may occur. If these effects persist
or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your
medical history, including: allergies, digestive disorders (malabsorption
or cholestasis), low thyroid function (hypothyroidism), other metabolism
problems (e.g., oxalate kidney stones, hyperoxaluria). This drug
should not be used if you have anorexia nervosa or bulimia-type
eating disorders. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using
this medication. The manufacturer does not recommend use of this
drug during pregnancy. It is not known whether this drug is excreted
into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding
while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before
breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor
of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially
of: cyclosporine, "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), drugs
for diabetes (e.g., insulin), other drugs used for weight loss.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Do not share this medication
with others. Follow your doctor-approved nutritional, reduced-calorie
diet containing about 30 percent calories from fat. Also, exercise
is recommended; however, first consult your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose,
use it as soon as you remember. If a
dose is missed do not double up or take more than 1 capsule per dose.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature
(77 degrees F, 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. |
