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Brand
Name: BONTRIL-SR
Chemical Name: PHENDIMETRAZINE
Pronunciation:fen-dye-MET-ra-zeen
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Bontril is an appetite suppressant used along with diet,
exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management
of obesity. Also known as Bontril-SR (SR
for Slow Release or Sustained Release).
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Bontril.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Do not use Bontril if
you are also taking guanadrel, guanethidine, furazolidone,
fenfluramine, dexfenfluramine, or monoamine oxidase inhibitors
(MAOIs). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Use
of Bontril is not recommended if you have a history
of heart conditions, brain or spinal cord disorders, atherosclerosis,
high blood pressure, glaucoma, or hyperthyroidism. Contact
your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about using Bontril-SR.
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Follow the directions for using Bontril provided by
your doctor. Take Bontril about 30 minutes to 1 hour
before meals. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to
6 hours before bedtime.
Store
Bontril at room temperature in a tightly-closed container,
away from heat and light. If you miss a dose of this medicine,
take it as soon as possible. If it is after 4 PM, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do
not take 2 doses at once.
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Do not exceed the recommended dose or take Bontril
for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
Exceeding the recommended dose or taking Bontril for
longer than prescribed may cause serious side effects. Keep
all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are using
Bontril-SR.
Before
you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do
not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could
be dangerous until you know how you react to Bontril.
Before you have any medical or dental treatments, emergency
care, or surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are
using Bontril.
For
women: if you plan to becoming pregnant, discuss with your
doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during
pregnancy. It is unknown if Bontril is excreted in
breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
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Side effects, that may go away during treatment, include restlessness,
nervousness, difficulty sleeping, or dry mouth. If they continue
or are bothersome, check with your doctor. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may
include restlessness, tremor, rapid breathing, confusion, nausea,
vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps.
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Do not share Bontril with others for whom it was not
prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions.
Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.
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