Bontril Directions For Use

Chemical Name: PHENDIMETRAZINE (fen-dye-MET-ra-zeen)

Bontril is an appetite suppressant used along with diet, exercise, and behavior therapy for the short-term management of obesity.

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, 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, high blood pressure, or hyperthyroidism. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using Bontril.

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.

If you miss a dose of Bontril, 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.

Store Bontril at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.

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. 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 Bontril during pregnancy. It is unknown if Bontril is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Bontril.

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.

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.

Do not share Bontril with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use Bontril for other health conditions. Keep Bontril out of the reach of children.