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Phentermine hydrochloride USP is a sympathomimetic amine anorectic. It has the chemical name of α,α,-Dimethylphenethylamine hydrochloride. The structural formula is as follows: C 10 H 15 N•HCl M.W. 185.7 Phentermine hydrochloride is a white, odorless, hygroscopic, crystalline powder which is soluble in water and lower alcohols, slightly soluble in chloroform and insoluble in ether. Phentermine hydrochloride, an anorectic agent for oral administration, is available as a capsule or tablet containing 37.5 mg of phentermine hydrochloride (equivalent to 30 mg of phentermine base). Phentermine hydrochloride capsules, USP 37.5 mg contain the inactive ingredients Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, FD&C Blue # 1, FD&C Red # 3, FD&C Yellow # 6, Gelatin, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, and Titanium Dioxide. The ingredients in the black imprinting ink are shellac, dehydrated alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, butyl alcohol, propylene glycol, purified water, strong ammonia solution, potassium hydroxide and black iron oxide. Phentermine hydrochloride tablets, USP 37.5 mg contain the inactive ingredients Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Corn Starch, FD&C Blue # 1, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Pregelatinized Starch (botanical source: maize), Sugar Spheres, and Stearic Acid. image description