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Composition:

ORLISTAT-60MG

Uses:

<p>Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's is used in the management of obesity. The detailed uses of Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Manages Obesity:</strong> Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's is used along with a low-calorie diet to promote weight loss in obese or overweight individuals by decreasing the absorption of fat from food and preventing excess fat accumulation in the body.</li><li><strong>Prevents Weight Regain:</strong> Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's supports long-term weight management by lowering the risk of regaining lost weight after initial weight loss.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity medicine used to aid weight management in overweight and obese patients.
  • Blocks fat absorption: Acts in the stomach and small intestine to inhibit enzymes (lipases) responsible for breaking down dietary fat.
  • Reduces calorie intake from fat: Prevents the absorption of about 25–30% of the fat consumed in meals, allowing it to pass through the gut and be excreted.
  • Promotes safe weight loss: Helps achieve gradual weight reduction when combined with a calorie-controlled diet and regular physical activity.
  • Lowers obesity-related health risks: Reduces the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and other weight-related conditions.
  • Supports long-term weight management: Helps maintain weight loss over time when used alongside lifestyle modifications under medical supervision.

FAQs

Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's is used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. It is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise.

Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's contains Orlistat, which works in the small intestine and stomach and inhibits the action of enzymes that break down fat, which is absorbed by the body. Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, which makes the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's helps in weight loss.

You are not recommended to take Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's with ciclosporin (used for organ transplant rejections, severe rheumatoid arthritis) as it may reduce the effectiveness of ciclosporin. However, if you are supposed to take both medicines, you are advised to take ciclosporin after 3 hours of taking Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's. However, please consult a doctor before taking Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's with any other medicines.

Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's may cause kidney stones in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems, please inform your doctor before taking Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's.

Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's so that the dose of antidiabetic medicine may be adjusted accordingly.

You are recommended to avoid high-fat meals that include butter, meat, dark chocolate, olive oil, nuts and seeds (brazil nuts) with Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on the stomach or intestines.

You are recommended to use Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, avoid taking Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's for more than 6 months. If you do not notice weight loss after taking Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's for 12 weeks, please consult a doctor.

You are recommended to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime or at least 2 hours after taking Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's. Generally, Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body. Therefore, your doctor may advise you to take multivitamins.

Do not take Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have cholestasis (bile flow from the liver is blocked) or chronic malabsorption syndrome.

Follow a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Include fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet.

Interaction of Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's.

Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's starts working within 2 weeks and you may notice results in 1-3 months.

Yes, it is important to do regular exercise and maintain a low-fat and low-calorie diet along with Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's for effective results.

Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it. Take it during a meal or up to 1 hour after a meal.

Orlistat 60 mg Capsule 10's may cause side effects like soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), and runny or liquid stools. If the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.