Phendimetrazine
Active ingredient
- Drug class
- -
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Oral
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 4
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Phendimetrazine is a medication used for the short-term management of exogenous obesity [1]. It is intended as an adjunct to a weight reduction regimen that includes caloric restriction [1]. This medication is typically prescribed for individuals with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m² or higher who have not achieved sufficient weight loss through diet and exercise alone [1]. The duration of treatment is generally limited to a few weeks [1].
Phendimetrazine is available under various brand names [1].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 4 | December 19, 2025 |
USUnited States· FDA
4 products
Uses
INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Phendimetrazine tartrate is indicated in the management of exogenous obesity as a short term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on caloric restriction in patients with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m 2 or higher who have not responded to appropriate weight reducing regimen (diet and/or exercise) alone.
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. 0254 = meters. BODY MASS INDEX (BMI), kg/m 2 Height (feet, inches) Weight 5’0” 5’3” 5’6” 5’9” 6’0” 6’3” (pounds) 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 Phendimetrazine tartrate is indicated for the use as monotherapy only
Drug interactions
Known interactions involving Phendimetrazine. Select one for details. This list is informational and not a complete interaction checker.
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Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 05bb0569-4eed-21… · revised September 27, 2024 [PDF]
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