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Classification
Prescription Medicine
Dosage
Adults and children aged over 12 years
One capsule daily at breakfast, swallowed whole. Evening dosing should be avoided as this agent may induce insomnia. It is recommended that treatment should be initiated under the care of medical practitioners experienced in the treatment of obesity.
The usual starting point of therapy is 30 mg daily. For lighter framed individuals or when side effects are evident, the 15 mg strength is the recommended alternative. Maintenance therapy, either continuous or intermittent, can be effectively managed with a dose between 15 mg and 30 mg daily. The recommended dose of DUROMINE should not be exceeded and DUROMINE should not be combined with other appetite suppressants in an attempt to increase the effect. Patients require medical review after a defined course of treatment which ideally should not exceed 3 months.
Children
DUROMINE is not recommended for children under the age of twelve.
Elderly
DUROMINE is not recommended for the elderly.
Ingredients
Each DUROMINE capsule contains, as inactive ingredients, lactose, liquid paraffin, magnesium stearate, gelatin, titanium dioxide and carbon black (CI 77266). DUROMINE 15 also contains brilliant blue FCF (CI 42090), iron oxide yellow (CI 77492). DUROMINE 30 also contains iron oxide red (CI 77491).
DUROMINE capsules are gluten-free and preservative-free.
Purpose/Usage
DUROMINE is indicated as a short-term adjunct in a medically monitored comprehensive regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, diet (caloric restriction) and behaviour modification in obese patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30kg/m2 or greater who have not achieved an adequate clinical response to an appropriate weight-reducing regimen alone.
DUROMINE may appropriately be initiated in overweight patients with a lower BMI when risk of morbidity from other medical conditions is increased. Patients with the following co-morbidities are particular candidates for medical assistance with weight reduction, and may be considered for treatment even if their BMI does not exceed 30 kg/m2:
-sleep apnoea,
-insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus,
-pre-diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance in association with obesity,
-high cardiovascular risk status as a consequence of obesity
Failure to achieve a weight reduction of 5% within a period of 12 weeks is an indication for discontinuation of treatment. Treatment may continue beyond this point provided continued monitoring of the patient occurs (for weight loss and medical conditions) and for as long as weight loss is maintained.
Precautions
DUROMINE capsules are indicated only as short-term monotherapy for the management of exogenous obesity. The safety and efficacy of combination therapy with phentermine and any other drug products for weight loss have not been established. Therefore, coadministration of drug products for weight loss is not recommended.
Adverse Effects
Cardiovascular
(See Warnings and Precautions regarding the onset or aggravation of exertional dyspnoea). The most common reported reactions are tachycardia, palpitations, hypertension and precordial pain. Rarely, cases of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular accidents have been described in patients treated with anorectic agents. In particular stroke, angina, myocardial infarction, cardiac failure and cardiac arrest have been reported.
Central Nervous System
Overstimulation, restlessness, nervousness, insomnia, tremor, dizziness and headache. Rarely euphoria may occur and this may be followed by fatigue and depression. Psychotic episodes and hallucinations are rare side-effects.
Gastrointestinal
Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, abdominal cramps, unpleasant taste, diarrhoea, constipation.
Other
Micturition disturbances, rash, impotence, changes in libido and facial oedema.
More Information
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carefully and use strictly as directed. If symptoms continue or you have
side effects consult your pharmacist or doctor immediately.
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