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Wolslim Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

ORLISTAT-120MG

Uses:

<p>Wolslim Capsule is used in the management of obesity. The detailed uses of Wolslim Capsule are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Manages Obesity:</strong> Wolslim Capsule 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> Wolslim Capsule supports long-term weight management by lowering the risk of regaining lost weight after initial weight loss.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Wolslim Capsule 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

Wolslim Capsule 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.

Wolslim Capsule 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. Wolslim Capsule 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, Wolslim Capsule helps in weight loss.

You are not recommended to take Wolslim Capsule 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 Wolslim Capsule . However, please consult a doctor before taking Wolslim Capsule with any other medicines.

Wolslim Capsule may cause kidney stones in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems, please inform your doctor before taking Wolslim Capsule .

Wolslim Capsule 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 Wolslim Capsule 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 Wolslim Capsule as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on the stomach or intestines.

You are recommended to use Wolslim Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, avoid taking Wolslim Capsule for more than 6 months. If you do not notice weight loss after taking Wolslim Capsule 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 Wolslim Capsule . Generally, Wolslim Capsule may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body. Therefore, your doctor may advise you to take multivitamins.

Do not take Wolslim Capsule 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 Wolslim Capsule with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Wolslim Capsule .

Wolslim Capsule 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 Wolslim Capsule for effective results.

Wolslim Capsule 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.

Wolslim Capsule 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.