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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.
How Orlitac 120mg Capsule 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 Orlitac 120mg Capsule 10s
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
- Take it with food.
Special Precautions About Orlitac 120mg Capsule 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 Orlitac 120mg Capsule 10s
- Helps in weight loss.
- Helps in reducing serious health problems.
Side Effects Of Orlitac 120mg Capsule 10s
- Abdominal pain
- Fat in stool
- Flatus with discharge
- Oily spotting
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal cramp
- Flatulence
- Soft stools
What If I Missed A Dose Of Orlitac 120mg Capsule 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
- Immunosuppressant (ciclosporin)
- Blood thinner (warfarin)
- Antidiabetic drug (acarbose)
- Thyroid medicine (levothyroxine)
- Medicine for heart rhythm problems (amiodarone)
- HIV/AIDS drug (atazanavir)
- Anticonvulsants (lamotrigine)
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.
Safety Advice for Orlitac 120mg Capsule 10s
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Consuming alcohol with Obezita 120mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Obezita 120mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctors advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Obezita 120mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Obezita 120mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Obezita 120mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Obezita 120mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of this medicine may be associated with the formation of kidney stones in patients with underlying kidney disease.
Obezita 120mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Obezita 120mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Written By
Ashwani Singh
Master in Pharmacy
Content Updated on
Thursday, 15 August, 2024
