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Introduction to Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
It is a medication that contains Orlistat which is used for the treatment of obesity. It helps in loosing weight and maintaining weight loss by decreasing the fat amount that the body absorbs from Food.
Safety Advice for Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Take it with precautions if you have any liver condition.
Take it with precautions if you have any kidney condition.
No known interaction, if you are consume alcohol, inform your doctor.
It is safe, it does not effect your driving ability.
It is not recommended to prescribe in pregnancy as it may harm your unborn baby.
No known interaction, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
How Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s works
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor that works in the small intestine and stomach by blocking the action of an enzyme that breaks fat resulting in the the blocking of the absorption of fat from food in the body.
How To Use Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
- Take it in dose and duration as prescribed by your health professional.
- Take it with food.
Special Precautions About Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
- If you are allergic to orlistat, Inform your doctor.
- If you have any medical condition, inform about it to your Health Professional.
Benefits Of Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
- Helps in weight loss.
- Helps in reducing serious health problems.
Side Effects Of Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
- Nausea
- Stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools)
- Stomach pain
- Oily or fatty stools
- Flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Loss of appetite
- Soft stools
- Sudden bowel motions
Similar Medicine Of Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
What If I Missed A Dose Of Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
- If you miss a dose take it when you remember after taking a fat meal.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose.
- Do not take double or extra doses.
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- HIV/AIDS drug (atazanavir)
- Anticonvulsants (lamotrigine)
- Medicine for heart rhythm problems (amiodarone)
- Thyroid medicine (levothyroxine)
- Antidiabetic drug (acarbose)
- Blood thinner (warfarin)
- Immunosuppressant (ciclosporin)
Drug Food Interaction
- High-fat meals that include butter, meat, dark chocolate, olive oil, nuts, and brazil nuts.
Disease Explanation
Obesity is an disorder having too much body mass that increase the risk of health problems. It is caused due to taking more calories than are burned in Exercise and by the Normal daily activies.
FAQ's on Orlistat 120mg Tablet 10s
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Written By
Ashwani Singh
Master in Pharmacy
Content Updated on
Tuesday, 13 August, 2024Prescription Required
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