Phenoline??

[bling-bling]

Anybody know what Phenoline does to the body??

[woofgang]

the slimming pill or the chemically resistant epoxy?

[bling-bling]

well a bit of both really - my sister is taking the slimming pill and  i was slightly concerned when she told me what it contained cos all i could find was the chemical on the website

[greatwisdom]

PHENOLINE 150UG
The active ingredient in Phenoline when utilised within the body is an element of the thyroid hormones thyroxin & triiodothyronine, which determine the metabolic rate. This affect conversion of food to energy and the way energy is utilised.

The thyroid is involved in protein manufacture, cholesterol synthesis, carbohydrate absorption and the conversion of carotene to vitamin A. Thyroxin is an important regulator of body weight.

ABSORPTION AND METABOLISM
Phenoline is rapidly absorbed from the gut. Excesses are excreted in the urine.

OVERDOSE
Phenolione is sold in 150ug tablets with the recommendation to take two each day. Overdose occurs in qualitites of 2000-3000ug. Symptoms of Phenoline overdose are mainly due to its corrosive effects on the gastrointestinal tract and include abdominal pain, diarrhea & vomiting. Other symptoms may include metallic taste, sore teeth, gum and mouth, and severe headache. Treatment is with large volumes of milk and starch solutions with 1 per cent solution of potassium thiosulfate.
IN THE CASE OF OVERDOSE PATIENTS SHOULD SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.

This information does not provide specific medical advice and does not endorse any medical or professional service.
Use of this information does not replace medical consultation with a qualified health or medical professional to meet the health and medical needs of you or others.