Consumer medicine information

Phentermine XR-WGR 15 mg Modified release capsules

Phentermine

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Phentermine XR-WGR

Active ingredient

Phentermine

Schedule

S4

1. Why am I taking PHENTERMINE XR-WGR?


PHENTERMINE XR-WGR contains the active ingredient phentermine. PHENTERMINE XR-WGR is used to reduce body weight in obese or overweight patients. For more information, see Section 1. Why am I taking PHENTERMINE XR-WGR? in the full CMI.

2. What should I know before I take PHENTERMINE XR-WGR?


Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to phentermine or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI.
There are a number of circumstances in which a person should not use this medicine or may need to use caution. It is important to understand if these apply to you before taking PHENTERMINE XR-WGR (see the full CMI for more details).
Talk to your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, take any other medicines, or are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I take PHENTERMINE XR-WGR? in the full CMI.

3. What if I am taking other medicines?


Some medicines may interfere with PHENTERMINE XR-WGR and affect how it works.
A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI.

4. How do I take PHENTERMINE XR-WGR?

  • Carefully follow all directions given by your doctor or other healthcare professionals and never change the dose yourself.
  • The usual dose of PHENTERMINE XR-WGR is one capsule a day.
  • Swallow the capsule whole with plenty of water. Do not chew or open the capsules.

More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I take PHENTERMINE XR-WGR? in the full CMI.

5. What should I know while taking PHENTERMINE XR-WGR?

Things you should do
  • Remind any doctor, dentist, or pharmacist you visit that you are using PHENTERMINE XR-WGR.
  • If you are going to have surgery, tell the surgeon or anaesthetist that you are taking PHENTERMINE XR-WGR.
  • Stop taking and contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while taking PHENTERMINE XR-WGR.
  • Tell your doctor immediately if you experience sudden or rapid weight loss, difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, and swelling of the lower limbs or if you cannot exercise as much as you usually can.
Things you should not do
  • Do not take PHENTERMINE XR-WGR to treat any other conditions unless your doctor tells you to.
  • Do not give your medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Driving or using machines
  • Be careful before you drive or use any machines or tools until you know how PHENTERMINE XR-WGR affects you.
Drinking alcohol
  • Do not drink alcohol whilst taking PHENTERMINE XR-WGR.
Looking after your medicine
  • Keep your capsules in the blister-foil pack until it is time to take them.
  • Store in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C and keep out of reach of children.

For more information, see Section 5. What should I know while taking PHENTERMINE XR-WGR? in the full CMI.

6. Are there any side effects?


Common side effects include changes in your heartbeat, high blood pressure, restlessness, trouble sleeping, nervousness, tremor, headache, dizziness, fainting, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea or constipation, stomach cramps, dry or unpleasant taste in mouth, trouble urinating, skin rashes, sexual function problems, feelings of extreme happiness followed by depression and tiredness.
Serious side effects include heart attack, stroke, chest pain, myocardial infarction and difficulty breathing.
For more information, including what to do if you have any side effects, see Section 6. Are there any side effects? in the full CMI.

BRAND INFORMATION

Brand name

Phentermine XR-WGR

Active ingredient

Phentermine

Schedule

S4