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Ambar methamphetamine/phenobarbital advertisement, 1964 JAMA: the Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol. 1, No. 5385. "Adorable" then... deplorable now. In overweight... control food and mood all day long with a single morning dose. Ambar #1 Extentabs® (methamphetamine HCl 10 mg., phenobarbital 64.8 mg.[1 gr.]) Ambar #2 Extentabs® (methamphetamine HCl 15 mg., phenobarbital 64.8 mg.[1 gr.]) Brief summary / Indications: Ambar suppresses appetite and offsets emotional reactions to dieting. Side Effects: Nervousness or excitement occasionally noted, but usually infrequent at recommended dosages. Warning: phenobarbital, in excessive and prolonged use, may be habit forming. Precautions: Administer with caution in the presence of cardiovascular disease or hypertension. Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to barbiturates or sympathomimetics; patients with advanced renal or hepatic disease. A.H. Robins Co., Inc., Richmond, Va. 23220 Robins |