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Suprenza is an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) of phentermine hydrochloride, USP. Phentermine hydrochloride is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic. Its chemical name is α,α,-dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride. The structural formula is as follows:

C₁₀H₁₅N HCl      M.W.185.7

Phentermine hydrochloride is a white, odorless, hygroscopic, crystalline powder which is soluble in water and lower alcohols, slightly soluble in chloroform and insoluble in ether.

Suprenza is available as an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) containing 15 or 30 mg of phentermine hydrochloride (equivalent to 12 or 24 of phentermine base).

Suprenza contains the inactive ingredients mannitol powder, citric acid powder, Povidone CL, Povidone K 30, sucralose, magnesium stearate, peppermint flavor, talc, sodium lauryl sulfate, and mannitol pregranulated. Suprenza 15 mg ODT also contains FD&C Blue # 1 lake and FD&C Yellow # 5 lake. Suprenza 30 mg ODT also contains FD&C Yellow # 5 lake.

Last reviewed on RxList: 4/12/2012
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