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INDICATIONS

IONAMIN Capsules are indicated as a shortterm (a few weeks) adjunct in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification, and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity for patients with an initial body mass index ³30 kg/m², or ³27 kg/m² in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia).

Below is a chart of Body Mass Index (BMI) based on various heights and weights.

BMI is calculated by taking the patient´s weight, in kilograms (kg), divided by the patient´s height, in meters (m), squared. Metric conversions are as follows: pounds ÷ 2.2 = kg; inches x 0.0254 = meters.

BODY MUST INDEX (BMI). kg/m²

Height (feet, inches)

Weight

(pounds)

5´ 0"

5´ 3"

5´ 6"

5´ 9"

6´ 0"

6´ 3"

140

27

25

23

21

19

18

150

29

27

24

22

20

19

160

31

28

26

24

22

20

170

33

30

28

25

23

21

180

35

32

29

27

25

23

190

37

34

31

28

26

24

200

39

36

32

30

27

25

210

41

37

34

31

29

26

220

43

39

36

33

30

28

230

45

41

37

34

31

29

240

47

43

39

36

33

30

250

49

44

40

37

34

31


The limited usefulness of agents of this class (see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY, ACTIONS) should be measured against possible risk factors inherent in their use such as those described below.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

One capsule daily, before breakfast or 10-14 hours before retiring. For individuals exhibiting greater drug responsiveness, IONAMIN ´15´ will usually suffice. IONAMIN ´30´ is recommended for less responsive patients. IONAMIN is not recommended for use in pediatric patients under 16 years of age.

IONAMIN Capsules should be swallowed whole.

HOW SUPPLIED

IONAMIN Capsules (phentermine resin) are available in two strengths:

15 mg, yellow/grey capsules, imprinted with "IONAMIN 15."

NDC 53014-903-71 Bottle of 100´s

NDC 53014-903-84 Bottle of 400´s

30 mg, yellow/ yellow capsules, imprinted with "IONAMIN 30."

NDC 53014-904-71 Bottle of 100's

NDC 53014-904-84 Bottle of 400's

Dispense in a tight container. Store at room temperature. Keep out of the reach of children.

CAUTION: Federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription.

Brand Name: Ionamin
Generic Name: Phentermine Resin Complex
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