Bontril

Contra-indications: Bontril is contraindicated in patients with arteriosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and moderate to severe hypertension.

Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. 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 Furazolidone, Guanadrel, Guanethidine or Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs). Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies or if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do clear out any questions or concerns about using this medicine with your doctor or pharmacist.

Bontril is an effective form of therapy for the patient who needs to lose weight to decrease risk of diseases associated with significant obesity. The magnitude of the weight loss will depend on the degree of caloric restriction and the use of exercise.

Usage Directions :

Before using bontril a word about Drug Interactions:

• Some Drugs or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. 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 Furazolidone, Guanadrel, Guanethidine or
• Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors (MAOIs).
• Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy or if you are breast-feeding.
• Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.

Directions :

• This medication is best taken on an empty stomach one hour before meals.
• Sustained-release or long acting products must be swallowed whole. Crushing or chewing them will destroy the long action and may cause increased side effects.
• As bontril may cause sleeplessness avoid taking it late in the day.
• Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed because this weight loss Drug can be habit forming.
• Also, if used for a longer period of time, do not suddenly stop this medication without first consulting your doctor.
• Bontril is usually taken for 8 to 12 weeks.
• Use in combination with other appetite suppressants is generally not recommended. Consult your doctor before such use.

Storage :

Bontril must be stored at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.

Do NOT store bontril in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.

Do NOT keep the medicine past its expiration date.

Bontril should be kept out of children's reach.

Missed dose :

If you miss a dose of bontril, take it as soon as possible. But do not take 2 doses at once, doubling up of the medicine is a strict No!

Duration of usage :

Bontril is meant for short-term use (8-12 weeks). Don’t think that continuous use will increase the benefits of the pill, as your body starts to build up a resistance to the effects of this medication after a few weeks of treatment. It is always advised to take help from the pill but not to get addicted to it.

Notes :

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.