Ionamin 15
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• dry mouth
• headache
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• constipation
• rash
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• convulsions
• heart attack
• chest pain
• fast heartbeat
• stroke
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
lonamin Capsules 15mg / 30mg
Phentermine
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine.
- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist .
- This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
- If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
In this leaflet:
1. What lonamin Capsules are and what they are used for
2. Before you take Ionamin Capsules
3. How to take Ionamin Capsules
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Ionamin Capsules
6. Further information
1. WHAT IONAMIN CAPSULES ARE AND WHAT THEY ARE USED FOR
Ionamin Capsules are taken by mouth and contain the ingredient phentermine. The phentermine is slowly released from the capsules and works by reducing your appetite.
Ionamin has been prescribed by your doctor as an aid to dieting, because they consider that your weight problem is a cause for concern and that you have been unsuccessful in attempting to lose weight by other means such as dieting alone.
2. BEFORE YOU TAKE IONAMIN CAPSULES
Do not take Ionamin Capsules if you have, or have ever had, any of the following:
• an allergic (hypersensitive) reaction to phentermine or any of the other ingredients in Ionamin Capsules (see section 6).
• very high blood pressure.
• an overactive thyroid.
• glaucoma.
• epilepsy.
• history of heart problems.
• suffered from a stroke.
• a mental illness such as anorexia nervosa and depression, or are a very emotional person.
• a history of drug or alcohol problems.
• are taking any other medicine for slimming.
• are taking, or have within the last two weeks taken, medicine for depression called monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as phenelzine, isocarboxazid or tranylcypromine. If you are not sure, speak to your pharmacist.
Take special care with Ionamin Capsules
• Do not exceed the recommended dose or duration of treatment. See your doctor if you feel you have to take the capsules.
• If you experience rapid weight loss, tell your doctor.
• If you feel you are losing your sense of reality or are concerned about your feelings, tell your doctor.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor if you are taking medicines for:
• High blood pressure.
• Anxiety, depression or are taking tranquilizers.
• Stimulating the nervous system.
• Diabetes. Ionamin Capsules in combination with dieting may alter insulin requirements. If you are diabetic, ask your doctor for advice before you take the capsules.
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
Taking Ionamin Capsules with food and drink
Ionamin Capsules may increase/enhance the effect of alcohol.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Do not take Ionamin Capsules if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, are planning to become pregnant, or if you are breast-feeding . Please ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Ionamin Capsules should not affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines safely. When you stop taking Ionamin Capsules, you may feel tired and this may affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines safely.
Important information about some of the ingredients of Ionamin Capsules
Ionamin Capsules contain lactose. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to lactose, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.
Ionamin Capsules contain Sunset yellow (E110) which may cause allergic reactions.
3. HOW TO TAKE IONAMIN CAPSULES
Always take Ionamin Capsules exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
The usual dose is one 15mg or one 30mg capsule a day. Take your medicine regularly at breakfast time. Do not take Ionamin Capsules near bedtime as you may have difficulty getting to sleep.
Sometimes the doctor will tell you to take Ionamin Capsules for a number of weeks followed by a gap without the medicine. Always follow their instructions. Usually the doctor will not give Ionamin Capsules for longer than 3 months.
Swallow the capsule whole with a drink of water. Do not chew the capsule.
Ionamin Capsules are not suitable for children below 12 years of age, or the elderly
If you take more Ionamin Capsules than you should, or if a child has taken any, go to your nearest hospital casualty department immediately. Take the Ionamin Capsules and this leaflet with you.
If you forget to take Ionamin Capsules
Wait until the following day and continue your course of treatment. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, Ionamin Capsules can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
STOP TAKING Ionamin Capsules and tell your doctor immediately if you:
• feel more breathless than usual during or after exercise.
• have a decreased ability to exercise.
• faint
• have chest pain or sudden numbness or confusion.
• have swelling of the legs, ankles or feet.
• have difficulty breathing
• experience face or throat swelling
More rarely:
• depression
• restlessness
• dizziness
• nervousness
• feeling high spirited
• difficulty getting to sleep
• nausea
• vomiting
• raised blood pressure
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
5. HOW TO STORE IONAMIN CAPSULES
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
Store Ionamin Capsules in a dry place, below 25°C.
Do not use Ionamin Capsules after the expiry date that is stated on the label and the carton after ‘Use before'. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Return any unused Ionamin Capsules to your pharmacist for safe disposal. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. FURTHER INFORMATION What Ionamin Capsules contain
- The active substance is phentermine (15mg or 30mg)
- The other ingredients are a resin (called sulphonated styrene-divinyl benzene copolymer), calcium hydrogen phosphate, lactose, magnesium stearate, purified water, gelatine and the colours quinolone yellow (E104), sunset yellow (E110), titanium dioxide (E171), black iron oxide (E172) and black ink.
What Ionamin Capsules look like and contents of the pack
Ionamin Capsules are available in two strengths: 15mg or 30mg, each available in a pack containing 4, 28, or 100 capsules. The 15mg capsule is grey and yellow. The 30mg capsule is all yellow.
Marketing Authorisation Holder:
Cambridge Healthcare Supplies Ltd, 14D Wendover Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Norwich, NR13 6LH. Manufacturer:
Packpharm Ltd, 14D Wendover Road, Rackheath Industrial Estate, Norwich, NR13 6LH. Date of Leaflet Preparation: April 2009.