FDA label
What is phendimetrazine used for?
The FDA-approved uses of phendimetrazine, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “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 2or 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 vario...”
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Phendimetrazine Tartrate, tablet
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Calvin Scott & Co., Inc. (ANDA091042). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
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 2or 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. Metric conversions are as follows: pounds ÷ 2.2 = kg; inches x 0.0254 = meters.
Phendimetrazine tartrate is indicated for use as monotherapy only.
Source: DailyMed label, set id f5c30a88-5814-5b42-e053-2995a90a437a, version 3, effective May 21, 2026. NDC 17224-800, one of 19 listings for this product.
Questions
What is phendimetrazine used for?
The FDA label says: “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 2or 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 vario...”
What drug class is phendimetrazine?
FDA lists phendimetrazine in the Sympathomimetic Amine Anorectic established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.