Phentermine

Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. If you take too much of this medicine, it may become habit-forming (causing mental or physical dependence).

This medicine is available in four forms: capsules, disintegrating tablets, extended-release capsules, and tablets. Carefully follow the dosing instructions for the form you are using.

Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Take the Suprenza™ disintegrating tablet with or without food. Make sure your hands are dry before touching the tablet. Place the tablet on the top of your tongue right after removing it from the bottle. It should melt quickly. After the tablet has melted, swallow or take a sip of water.

Make sure your hands are dry before touching the Phentermine disintegrating tablet. Place the tablet on the top of your tongue right after removing it from the bottle. Swallow with or without water.

Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions for a reduced-calorie diet plan and regular exercise. Talk with your doctor before starting an exercise program.

To avoid trouble with sleeping, take the last dose of the day about 4 to 6 hours before bedtime, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• For treatment of obesity:
  • For oral dosage form (capsules):
    • Adults and children 17 years of age and older—15 to 30 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken at approximately 2 hours after breakfast.
    • Children 16 years of age and younger—Use is not recommended.
  • For oral dosage form (disintegrating tablets):
    • Adults and children 17 years of age and older—One tablet once a day, taken in the morning.
    • Children 16 years of age and younger—Use is not recommended.
  • For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules):
    • Adults and children 16 years of age and older—One capsule once a day, taken before breakfast or 10 to 14 hours before sleeping.
    • Children 15 years of age and younger—Use is not recommended