Topic: Attention with Over the Counter Diet Pills

[Sami Yusuf Islam]

Over the Counter Diet Pills

A Weight Loss Practices Survey found that 5 percent of women and 2 percent of men trying to lose weight use diet pills. These over-the-counter weight control drugs are primarily those containing the active ingredient phenylpropanolamine (PPA).

Since PPA is also used as a nasal decongestant in over-the-counter cough and cold products, consumers should read the labels of OTC decongestants to see if they contain PPA. They should not take PPA in two products labeled for different uses.