The brand name of Bontril is Phendimetrazine, which is produced by Carnick Laboratories Inc.

The function of Bontril is to suppress appetite and to stimulate central nervous system. The satiety center located in the hypothalamus and limbic regions of the brain are stimulated with the help of this drug.

It is necessary to use Bontril in combination with a diet that is low in calories, modifications in behavior and regular exercise. It is clearly stated that any drug that is used as appetite suppressant is not a substitute to proper diet.

Proper diet is incomparable. It is shown from the researches that people that had lost weight by using Bontril regained weight after a short while. This happened as soon as the patients stopped using the drug.

It is advised by the doctors to take the prescribed dosage of the drug because certain risk factors are associated with the over dosage of the drug. When the drug is over dosed, signs of over dosage appear such as tremor, rapid respiration, assaultiveness, panic states, restlessness, hyper reflexia, confusion and hallucinations.

Effects on cardiovascular systems may also occur such as hypertension, circulatory collapse, arrhythmia's, and hypo tension. Problems have also occurred in the gastrointestinal system due to the over dosage of the drug such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal cramps. It is also found that poisoning due to the over dosage of the drug has resulted in coma, convulsions and death.

The excretion of Phendimetrazine tartrate is increased due to the acidification of the urine.