U40 Pill — WHITE CAPSULE, 10mm — Phentermine

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Imprint	U40
Colour	WHITE
Shape	CAPSULE
Size	10
Strength	PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE 37.5 mg
Dosage form	Tablet
Manufacturer	A-S Medication Solutions
NDC	50090-4216
Schedule	CIV
Availability	—
Ingredients	PHENTERMINE HYDROCHLORIDE[PHENTERMINE]

What does this imprint mean?

The imprint "U40" 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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How to identify this pill

• Check the imprint matches exactly: "U40".
• Confirm the colour (WHITE) and shape (CAPSULE).
• Compare the size (10) against a ruler if possible.
• When in doubt, confirm with a pharmacist before taking any medication.

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