MP 273 Pill — WHITE OVAL, 13mm — Phentermine

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ImprintMP / 273
ColourWHITE
ShapeOVAL
Size13
StrengthPhentermine Hydrochloride 37.5 mg
Dosage formTablet
ManufacturerProficient Rx LP
NDC63187-144
ScheduleCIV
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IngredientsPhentermine Hydrochloride[Phentermine]

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The imprint "MP 273" is a code stamped or printed on the tablet or capsule by the manufacturer, used to identify the drug, its strength and the maker.

Active ingredient

Phentermine

Uses and warnings

Contraindicated in patients with "history of cardiovascular disease (e.g., coronary artery disease, stroke, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension)," during or within 14 days of monoamine oxidase inhibitor use, hyperthyroidism, glaucoma, agitated states, a history of drug abuse, and in pregnancy/nursing. Key warnings: "rare cases of primary pulmonary hypertension have been reported" and "rare cases of serious regurgitant cardiac valvular disease have been reported"; "tolerance to the anorectic effect usually develops within a few weeks"; phentermine is a Schedule IV controlled substance with potential for abuse and dependence.

Phentermine hydrochloride is "indicated as a short-term adjunct (a few weeks) in a regimen of weight reduction based on exercise, behavioral modification and caloric restriction in the management of exogenous obesity" for patients with a BMI ≥30 kg/m², or ≥27 kg/m² "in the presence of other risk factors (e.g., controlled hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia)."

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Official references

Source: FDA Structured Product Label via NLM Pillbox archive (retired 2021); source file 355f5170-b129-4ac9-be61-ea70b04c4ee5.xml