Phentolene 15 mg &30 mg Hard capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 24 April 2025
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Management of obesity as a short-term adjunct to diet and exercise.
Dosage (summary)
One capsule daily at 7 a.m. for adults and children over 12 years.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Elderly
- Children under 12 years
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding due to potential risks.
Key Drug Interactions
- MAO inhibitors
- Sympathomimetics
- Thyroid hormones
- Alcohol
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to phentermine
- Pulmonary artery hypertension
- Moderate to severe hypertension
- Cardiac disease
- Glaucoma
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Common side effects
- Palpitations
- Tachycardia
- Hypertension
- Insomnia
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Avoid evening dosing to prevent insomnia
- Monitor for cardiovascular symptoms
- Do not combine with other appetite suppressants
Serious warnings
- Risk of valvular heart disease
- Primary pulmonary hypertension
- Caution in cardiovascular disease
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