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Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)
PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 0K2I505OTV) (PHENTERMINE - UNII:C045TQL4WP)
Dispensing Solutions, Inc.
PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE
PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 30 mg
ORAL
PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Phentermine hydrochloride is indicated as a short-term (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2 , or ≥ 27 kg/m2 in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia). Below is a chart of Body Mass Index (BMI) based on various heights and weights. BMI is calculated by taking the patient's weight, in kilograms (kg), divided by the patient's height, in meters (m), squared. Metric conversions are as follows: pounds ÷ 2.2 = kg; inches × 0.0254 = meters. Advanced arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, moderate to severe hypertension, hyperthyroidism, known hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to the sympathomimetic amines, glaucoma. Agitated states. Patients with a history of drug abuse. During or within 14 days following the administration of monoamine oxidase inhibitors (hypertensive crises may resu
Phentermine hydrochloride capsules are supplied as:
Abbreviated New Drug Application
PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE - PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULE DISPENSING SOLUTIONS, INC. ---------- PHENTERMINE HCI 15MG USP CAPSULES PHENTERMINE HCI 30MG USP CAPSULES RX ONLY DESCRIPTION Phentermine hydrochloride USP has the chemical name of α, α-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. (KVK TECH INC. MANUFACTURE) Phentermine hydrochloride, an anorectic agent for oral administration, is available as: a) powder-filled capsules containing 15 mg of phentermine hydrochloride(equivalent to 12mg of phentermine) or 30 mg phentermine hydrochloride ( equivalent to 24mg phentermine) and inactive ingredients: Corn starch, gelatin, magnesium stearate, lactose monohydrate. In addition, the 15mg capsules contain D and C Yellow #10, FD and C Blue #1, FD and C Red #3, FD and C Red #40, titanium dioxide and the 30mg capsules contain D and C Yellow #10, FD and C RED #3, titanium dioxide b) bead-filled capsules containing 30mg phentermine hydrochloride (equivalent to 24mg phentermine) and inactive ingredients: Corn starch, sucrose, hypromellose, povidone, and talc. In addition, the capsule contains FD and C Blue #1-Brilliant blue FCF aluminum lake, D and C Red # 28 and gelatin. (LANNETT COMPANY, INC. MANUFACTURE) Phentermine hydrochloride, an anorectic agent for oral administration, is available as: powder-filled capsules containing 30 mg of phentermine hydrochloride (equivalent to 24 mg of phentermine base) and inactive ingredients: corn starch, magnesium stearate, lactose anhydrous. In addition, the natural/blue capsules contain gelatin, D and C Red # 28, and FD and C Blue # 1; the yellow/yellow capsules contain gelatin, D and C Yellow # 10, FD and C Red # 3, and titanium dioxide; the black/black capsules contain gelatin, FD and C Yellow # 6, FD and C Blue # 1, and FD and C Red # 40. The imprinting ink for the natu Read the complete document