Dietamin Tablet (Phentermine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 37.5 mg of phentermine hydrochloride orally once daily before breakfast or 1 ～ 2 hours after breakfast. Use the minimum effective dose, adjusting it individually to achieve an adequate response. A dose of 18.75 mg once daily may be appropriate for some patients, and in some cases, taking 18.75 mg twice daily may be preferable. Avoid taking this medicine late at night because it may cause insomnia. This medicine should be administered for a short period (no more than 4 weeks). However, to reduce the risk of inappropriate use, treatment with this medicine may be continued if the patient achieves satisfactory weight loss within the first 4 weeks (weight loss of at least 1.8 kg, or weight loss judged satisfactory by both the physician and the patient).

This drug should not be used in combination with other appetite suppressants and should only be used alone for a short duration. If symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, or leg swelling occur during treatment, consult a physician immediately. Care must be taken to avoid long-term use or exceeding the recommended dosage, as there may be risks associated with heart valve disease. Individuals with a history of atherosclerosis, heart disease, severe hypertension, pulmonary hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, psychiatric instability, or a history of drug abuse should not use this medication. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and children under 16 years old, should not use this drug. Patients with diabetes or mild hypertension should use this medication with caution, and diabetic patients may need to adjust their insulin dosage. As this drug can affect the central nervous system, caution is required when driving or operating machinery. Concurrent use with alcohol may exacerbate side effects, so it is advisable to avoid it. Overdosage may result in severe symptoms such as anxiety, coma, seizures, heart rhythm abnormalities, and vomiting, requiring immediate medical attention. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should be used strictly according to the prescribed dosages to avoid dependence and abuse.

Primary pulmonary hypertension, valvular heart disease with regurgitation, palpitations, tachycardia, increased blood pressure, hypersensitivity reactions, anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, discomfort, euphoria, tremors, headache, psychiatric seizures, thirst, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, other gastrointestinal disturbances, hives, erectile dysfunction, changes in sexual desire, anxiety, coma, rebound hypertension, rapid breathing, confusion, hallucinations, aggression, panic state, convulsions in case of fatal poisoning, coma, death, extreme fatigue, depression, arrhythmia, hypertension, hypotension, circulatory shock, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, severe skin disease, irritability, hyperfunction, personality changes, schizophrenia-like psychosis

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is essential to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage preserves the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

White butterfly-shaped tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP)x3], 100 tablets/bottle, 28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP)×4]