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Orlecease Capsule 10's, Pack of 10
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Orlecease 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. It contains Orlistat, which 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. Thus, it helps in weight loss.
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Composition :

ORLISTAT-60MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ambrezzia Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Orlecease Capsule 10's

Orlecease Capsule 10's is used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlecease Capsule 10's is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Obesity is a common condition associated with excessive body fat, which in turn increases the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers, and heart disease. Intake of more calories than you burn by exercise or daily activities results in obesity.

Orlecease Capsule 10's contains Orlistat, which works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that break down fat, which is absorbed by the body. Orlecease 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, Orlecease Capsule 10's helps in weight loss.

Take Orlecease Capsule 10's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Orlecease Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience 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. Most of these side effects of Orlecease Capsule 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Orlecease Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Orlecease Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Orlecease Capsule 10's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding woman. Orlecease Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K at bedtime as Orlecease Capsule 10's may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Uses of Orlecease Capsule 10's

Treatment of Obesity

Directions for Use

• Orlecease Capsule 10's can be taken during, or up to 1 hour after meals, as advised by your doctor.• Take Orlecease Capsule 10's daily at the same time for effective results or as your doctor advises.• Swallow Orlecease Capsule 10's as a whole with a glass of water.• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Orlecease Capsule 10's contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlecease Capsule 10's works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Orlecease 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, making the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Orlecease Capsule 10's helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

How Orlecease Capsule 10's Works

Orlecease Capsule 10's contains Orlistat, which works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that break down fat, which is absorbed by the body. Orlecease 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, Orlecease Capsule 10's helps in weight loss.

Storage

Keep Orlecease Capsule 10's out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Orlecease Capsule
  • If you notice your stools are bulky, frothy, greasy, floating, or foul-smelling, and have weight loss or cramps, consult your doctor right away.
  • Try to limit or avoid foods or drinks like whole nuts, butter, coconut and palm oils, red meat, coffee creamers, and alcohol.
  • Increase your intake of healthy fats in your diet, such as those from oily fish (like salmon and tuna), olive oil, and avocados.
  • Fatty stools can cause a lack of fat-soluble vitamins, so consider adding foods rich in vitamin A (fish oil, butter), vitamin D (fatty fish, mushrooms), vitamin E (sunflower seeds, almonds), and vitamin K (kale, spinach) to your meals.
  • If left untreated, fatty stools may lead to significant weight loss, malnutrition, and electrolyte imbalances, so have regular check-ups with your doctor, including nutritional assessments.
  • Tell your doctor about your gas symptoms. They may change your medication regimen or prescribe additional drugs to help you manage them.
  • To manage gas symptoms, eat a balanced diet of fibre, vegetables, and fruits.
  • Drink enough water throughout the day to avoid constipation and treat GAS symptoms.
  • Regular exercise like yoga and walking may help stimulate digestion and alleviate GAS symptoms.
  • Take probiotics only if your doctor advises, as they may help alleviate GAS symptoms by promoting gut health.
  • Take medication for gas symptoms only if your doctor advises, as certain medications can interact with your existing prescriptions or worsen symptoms.
  • If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by severe abdominal pain, vomiting, or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Defecation urgency can bother you, and if this happens without a specific reason, consult your doctor.
  • Avoid infections that may frequently occur by maintaining good hygiene if you have an issue of frequent bowel movements.
  • Avoid eating fibre-containing foods, nuts and caffeine that make you feel like defecating.
  • Stay calm and do not smoke or drink alcohol, as it can worsen your condition.
  • Contract specific muscles near the anus that help to stop releasing the stool.
  • Try to stand or lie down instead of sitting for long hours if you have defecation urgency.
  • If you notice your stools are bulky, frothy, greasy, floating, or foul-smelling, and have weight loss or cramps, consult your doctor right away.
  • Try to limit or avoid foods or drinks like whole nuts, butter, coconut and palm oils, red meat, coffee creamers, and alcohol.
  • Increase your intake of healthy fats in your diet, such as those from oily fish (like salmon and tuna), olive oil, and avocados.
  • Fatty stools can cause a lack of fat-soluble vitamins, so consider adding foods rich in vitamin A (fish oil, butter), vitamin D (fatty fish, mushrooms), vitamin E (sunflower seeds, almonds), and vitamin K (kale, spinach) to your meals.
  • If left untreated, fatty stools may lead to significant weight loss, malnutrition, and electrolyte imbalances, so have regular check-ups with your doctor, including nutritional assessments.
  • If you notice your stools are bulky, frothy, greasy, floating, or foul-smelling, and have weight loss or cramps, consult your doctor right away.
  • Try to limit or avoid foods or drinks like whole nuts, butter, coconut and palm oils, red meat, coffee creamers, and alcohol.
  • Increase your intake of healthy fats in your diet, such as those from oily fish (like salmon and tuna), olive oil, and avocados.
  • Fatty stools can cause a lack of fat-soluble vitamins, so consider adding foods rich in vitamin A (fish oil, butter), vitamin D (fatty fish, mushrooms), vitamin E (sunflower seeds, almonds), and vitamin K (kale, spinach) to your meals.
  • If left untreated, fatty stools may lead to significant weight loss, malnutrition, and electrolyte imbalances, so have regular check-ups with your doctor, including nutritional assessments.
  • Increased defectaion can bother you, and if this happens without a specific reason, consult your doctor.
  • Avoid infections that may frequently occur by maintaining good hygiene if you have an issue of frequent bowel movements.
  • Do not eat fibre-containing foods, nuts and caffeine that make you feel like defecating.
  • Stay calm and do not smoke or drink alcohol, as it can worsen your condition.
  • Contract specific muscles near the anus that help to stop releasing the stool.
  • Try to stand or lie down instead of sitting for long hours if you have defecation urgency.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.

What if I have taken an overdose of Orlecease Capsule 10's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Orlecease Capsule 10's as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Orlecease Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have cholestasis (bile flow from the liver is blocked), chronic malabsorption syndrome, anorexia or bulimia (eating disorder), thyroid disorder, diabetes or kidney or liver problems, please consult a doctor before taking Orlecease Capsule 10's. Avoid taking Orlecease Capsule 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. It is not known whether Orlecease Capsule 10's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding women. Orlecease Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Do regular exercise and maintain a low-fat and low-calorie diet along with Orlecease Capsule 10's for effective results. If you get severe diarrhoea, the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill may reduce when taken with Orlecease Capsule 10's. In such cases, use extra contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy. You are advised to take multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime as Orlecease Capsule 10's may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OrlistatLeflunomide
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OrlistatLomitapide
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OrlistatLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlecease Capsule:
Co-administration of leflunomide and Orlecease Capsule can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Leflunomide and Orlecease Capsule can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OrlistatLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlecease Capsule:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Orlecease Capsule can increase the risk of developing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Orlecease Capsule can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OrlistatMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlecease Capsule:
Co-administration of Mipomersen and Orlecease Capsule can increase the risk of developing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Mipomersen and Orlecease Capsule can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, unusual bleeding, skin rash, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OrlistatTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlecease Capsule:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and nintedanib can increase the risk of developing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Nintedanib can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, unusual bleeding, skin rash, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OrlistatKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlecease Capsule:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Orlecease Capsule can increase the risk of developing liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Orlecease Capsule together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, unusual bleeding, skin rash, lack of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OrlistatCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlecease Capsule:
Co-administration of Orlecease Capsule with Calcitriol may reduce the levels of Calcitriol which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcitriol can be taken with Orlecease Capsule when prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OrlistatCiclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlecease Capsule:
Coadministration of Ciclosporin with Orlecease Capsule can reduce the levels and effects of Ciclosporin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Orlecease Capsule and Ciclosporin, you can take these medicines together when prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low-fat diet. Prefer skim milk and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.

  • Avoid red meat and include lean meat such as salmon and chicken.

  • Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains.

  • Avoid fried foods, fast food, instant food, pasta, burger, noodles and cookies.

  • Limit your sugar intake as excess sugar is stored as fat in the body.

  • Do not skip meals for reducing weight but instead take balanced meals.

  • Do regular exercise such as swimming, cycling, walking or dancing for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes every day.

  • Avoid alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIOBESITY DRUG

Orlecease Capsule 10's Substitute

Substitutes safety advice

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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Orlecease Capsule 10's is a Category X pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Orlecease Capsule 10's.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Orlecease Capsule 10's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Orlecease Capsule 10's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Orlecease Capsule 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Orlecease Capsule 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. Orlecease Capsule 10's may cause kidney stones in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Please consult a doctor if you have kidney problems so that the dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Unsafe

Orlecease Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

Have a query?

FAQs

Orlecease 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.

Orlecease 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. Orlecease 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, Orlecease Capsule 10's helps in weight loss.

You are not recommended to take Orlecease 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 the medicines, you are advised to take ciclosporin after 3 hours of taking Orlecease Capsule 10's. However, please consult a doctor before taking Orlecease Capsule 10's with any other medicines.

Orlecease 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 Orlecease Capsule 10's.

Orlecease 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 Orlecease Capsule 10's so that the dose of antidiabetic medicine may be adjusted accordingly.

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

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

You are recommended to take multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime or at least 2 hours after taking Orlecease Capsule 10's. Generally, Orlecease 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 Orlecease 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 Orlecease Capsule 10's with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Orlecease Capsule 10's.

Orlecease 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 Orlecease Capsule 10's for effective results.

Orlecease 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.

Orlecease 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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Shop No. 125, 1st Floor, Dandi Road, Bhnd. Ganganagar Soc., Jahangirabad, Surat - 395010
Other Info - ORL0056

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

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Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:46 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6533.pdf
  2. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2012/020766s029lbl.pdf
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