Each Phentermine (Duromine) capsule contains phentermine as an ion exchange resin complex equivalent to 15 or 30 mg phentermine depending on strength. The ion-exchange resin is quite stable, highly insoluble and without pharmacological effect until it reacts with cations (hydrogen, potassium, sodium etc) present in the gastrointestinal fluids. Phentermine is then released from the resin complex at a rate dependent on the total concentration of these cations. Since this concentration is fairly constant throughout the entire gastrointestinal tract, continuous and controlled ionic release occurs over a 10 to 14 hour period.
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