Bontril Slow-Release Capsules and Thrive gum, lozenge

• 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: nicotine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Leader Nicotine Polacrilex, Nicorelief, Nicorette, Thrive, Commit, Habitrol, Nicoderm C-Q, Nicotine System Kit, Nicoderm CQ, Nicotrol Inhaler, Nicotrol NS

Thrive is the primary ingredient in tobacco products.

Thrive gum and lozenges are medical products used to aid in smoking cessation in adults. Using a controlled amount of nicotine helps reduce this medicine withdrawal symptoms when you quit smoking.

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