Bontril Slow-Release Capsules and Imodium A-D

• 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.

• Generic Name: loperamide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diamode, Imodium A-D, Anti-Diarrheal [OTC], Imodium A-D EZ Chews, Imodium A-D New Formula, Imodium, Maalox Anti-Diarrheal, Pepto Diarrhea Control, Imotil, Kao-Paverin, Kaopectate 1-D, Diar-Aid

Imodium A-D (loperamide) slows the rhythm of digestion so that the small intestines have more time to absorb fluid and nutrients from the foods you eat.

Imodium A-D is used to treat diarrhea.

Imodium A-D is also used to reduce the amount of stool in people who have an ileostomy (re-routing of the bowel through a surgical opening in the stomach).