Bontril PDM and Tegaserod Maleate

• Generic Name: phendimetrazine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Bontril PDM, Bontril, Melfiat

• It is used to treat obesity.

• Generic Name: tegaserod
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zelnorm

Management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in women whose predominant intestinal symptom is constipation. However, only select patients with this disorder were eligible to receive the drug through the restricted-access program in the US. (See Notice.)

Initially received approval from FDA for the management of chronic idiopathic constipation in adults younger than 65 years of age. However, only select patients with this disorder were eligible to receive the drug through the restricted-access program in the US. (See Notice.)