Ionamin

Before using ionamin 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 ionamin 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.

Ionamin is an effective form of therapy for the patient who needs to lose weight to decrease 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 :

• Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor.
• Take this medicine about 30 mintues to 1 hour before meals.
• This medication is to be swallowed whole, preferably in midmorning.
• As ionamin may cause sleeplessness avoid taking it late in the day. Take your last dose of the day at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime.
• 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.
• Do not increase your dose or take it more often than prescribed because this 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. Ionamin 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 :

Ionamin 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 ionamin 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 it's expiration date.

Ionamin should be kept out of children's reach.

Missed dose :

If you miss a dose of ionamin, 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 :

Ionamin is meant for short-term use. It helps you to start losing weight and then keep on going, when you are ready to carry on. Don’t think that continuous use will increase the benefit 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.