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LOMAIRA​

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved LOMAIRATM (USP Phentermine Hydrochloride) 8 mg tablets as a low-dose, inexpensive appetite suppressant for weight loss when combined with regular exercise and a low-calorie diet. LOMIRA can help you lose weight by suppressing your appetite and reducing eating.

LOMAIRA is a low-dose version of Phentermine, the most- powerful weight loss drug for almost 60 years, and the only Phentermine that can be taken up to three times a day before meals. Individual doses should be used to obtain an adequate response to the lowest possible dose. One tablet three times a day, 30 minutes before meals is the best dose for adults. These tablets are calculated to facilitate half the usual amount for those who do not need a dose. Patients under the age of 16 should not take phentermine hydrochloride. Due to the possibility of difficulty sleeping, it is necessary to refrain from taking medication after 5 pm.

The recommended dose for LOMAIRA be one pill early morning 1/2 to 1 hour before breakfast, 3nd dose if needed 1/2 hour to 1 hour before lunch and 3rd dose before 5 pm. 

Who is a good candidate for LOMAIRA?

LOMAIRA is a weight loss program for people with a BMI of 30 or higher or a BMI of 27 or higher and at least one weight-related condition such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol management. BMI calculates body fat based on height and weight. BMI is expressed in kilograms per square meter. Check with your doctor to see if LOMIRA is right for you.

LOMAIRA is right for me?

LOMAIRA is not for heart failure. If LOMAIRA is right- for you, your doctor will tell you. LOMAIRA is intended for people with at least one weight-related disorder, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol, and has a BMI of 30 or higher or a BMI of 27 or higher and should be used- regularly. Exercise and a low-calorie diet. Patients should discuss their current medical history and weight loss program with their healthcare provider to determine if LOMIRA is appropriate.

How should I take LOMAIRA?

Take LOMIRA as directed by your doctor. The FDA allows LOMIRA to be used up to three times daily if prescribed by a healthcare professional. Patients can work with their doctor to create a treatment plan that fits their lifestyle, including when and how often to use LOMIRA. Individual doses should- be used to respond to the lowest possible medicine. One tablet three times a day, 30 minutes before meals, is a normal dose for adults. These tablets are labeled to make it easier to give half the usual amount to those who don't need a dose. Patients under 16 years of age should not use phentermine hydrochloride.

Can I take LOMAIRA before dinner?

LOMAIRA can be given- before dinner, which may be helpful for some patients who have difficulty eating in the afternoon when hunger is at its peak. Talk to your doctor about a treatment plan that focuses on your daily eating habits. Individual doses should- be used to obtain an adequate response to the lowest possible dose. One tablet three times a day, 30 minutes before meals, is the normal dose for adults. These tablets are calculated to facilitate half the usual amount for those who do not need a full dose. Patients under the age of 16 should not take phentermine hydrochloride. Due to the possibility of_ difficulty sleeping, it is necessary to refrain from taking medication at night.

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