Phentermine Tablet (Phentermine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer phentermine hydrochloride 37.5 mg orally once daily before breakfast or 1 ～ 2 hours after breakfast. Use the minimum effective dose, adjusting the dose individually to achieve an adequate response. A dose of 18.75 mg once daily may be appropriate for some patients, and in some cases it may be preferable to take 18.75 mg twice daily. Avoid taking this medicine late at night because it may cause insomnia. This medicine should be administered for a short period (within 4 weeks). However, to reduce inappropriate use and risks associated with this medicine, treatment may continue if the patient achieves satisfactory weight loss within the first 4 weeks (weight loss of at least 1.8 kg, or weight loss considered satisfactory by both the physician and the patient).

This medication should not be used in conjunction with other appetite suppressants. It should only be used alone and for a short duration. Co-administration with other weight loss medications is not recommended due to uncertain safety and efficacy. While using this medication, attention should be paid to symptoms associated with primary pulmonary hypertension. If difficulty in breathing, chest pain, fainting, or leg swelling occurs, it is important to inform a doctor immediately, and treatment should be discontinued if such symptoms occur. Long-term use or exceeding the recommended dose may increase the risk of valvular heart disease, so caution is needed. Patients with cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, mental instability, or a history of substance abuse should not take this medication. Additionally, it is not to be administered to children under the age of 16 or to women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Diabetic patients should be aware that insulin dosage adjustments may be necessary when taking this medication. It is also advisable to avoid using this medication if other appetite suppressants have been used in the past year. This medication can affect the central nervous system, leading to side effects such as anxiety, insomnia, headache, and dizziness, and in rare cases, mental disorders may occur. Caution is required when engaging in potentially dangerous activities such as driving or operating machinery. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as anxiety, coma, seizures, abnormal blood pressure, and vomiting may occur, requiring immediate emergency treatment. Combining this medication with alcohol may increase the risk of side effects, so it is recommended to avoid this combination. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only take this medication under the guidance of a physician, considering its effects on the fetus and infant. This medication should be stored in a place inaccessible to children, as there is a risk of abuse potential leading to dependence.

Primary pulmonary hypertension, regurgitant valvular heart disease, palpitations, tachycardia, hypertension, overstimulation, anxiety, dizziness, insomnia, discomfort, euphoria, tremors, headache, psychotic seizures, thirst, unpleasant taste, diarrhea, constipation, other gastrointestinal disturbances, urticaria, erectile dysfunction, changes in sexual drive, anxiety, coma, extrapyramidal symptoms, increased respiratory rate, confusion, hallucinations, aggression, panic state, convulsions in case of lethal intoxication, coma state, death, extreme fatigue, depression, arrhythmia, hypertension, hypotension, circulatory shock, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, severe skin diseases, hypersensitivity, hyperfunction, personality changes, schizophrenia-like psychosis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture, and it is safe to store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will maintain its efficacy and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White, oblong tablet with a concave center

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle