Bayer and Bontril Slow-Release Capsules

• Generic Name: aspirin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aspiritab, Bayer, Arthritis Pain, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Durlaza, Ecotrin, Ecpirin, Fasprin, Halfprin, Miniprin, Bayer Low Strength, Bayer Children's, St. Joseph 81 mg Adult

• It is used to treat rheumatic fever.
• It is used to ease pain and fever.
• It is used to treat some types of arthritis.
• It is used to protect bypass grafts and stents in the heart.
• It is used to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and death in some people.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: phendimetrazine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, capsule
• Other Brand Names: Bontril, Melfiat, Bontril PDM

Bontril (phendimetrazine) is similar to an amphetamine. Phendimetrazine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.

Bontril is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity.

Bontril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.