Orlistat 120mg

Orlistat 120 mg capsules help in preventing the absorption of some fats eaten by the body. The medicine that is primarily prescribed for weight loss or to keep off the already lost pounds from getting back, this capsule must be coupled with a healthy low-calorie diet for optimal outcomes. Also, make sure to use this only if you are an adult.

Dosage of Orlistat 120 mg capsule is pegged as 3 times per day; which is further taken along with every major meal that must not contain fats more than 30% of the meal’s total calorific value. This capsule can be consumed either with the meal or up to an hour after the consumption of the meal. But if you accidentally or intentionally skip a meal or eat something that is got negligible fat contents, ditch the dose of this capsule for any particular meal.

Features:

• Effectiveness of this medicine shall last for an average duration of approx. 48 to 72 hours
• The capsule can deliver effectiveness that can be observed in 24 to 48 hours
• The medicine is not recommended safe for consumption by pregnant women
• The capsule belongs to peripherally acting anti-obesity agents
• It works by inhibiting the gastric and pancreatic lipases preventing the hydrolysis of triglycerides into absorbable free fatty acids and monoglycerides

Drug Contraindications:

• Allergy: Medicine is not recommended in men with known allergy to Orlistat 120 mg capsule
• Chronic malabsorption syndrome: Not recommended for intake with chronic malabsorption syndrome
• Cholestasis: Not recommended for consumption with a known case of cholestasis

Warnings and Precautions:
One must talk to the doctor before consumption of Orlistat 120 mg medicine if you,

• Always have had issues in absorbing food (chronic malabsorption)
• Have Gall Bladder problems like Cholestasis
• Are allergic to Orlistat or any of the ingredients present in the capsule
• Have Liver, Kidney or have issues like Thyroid
• Have eating problems including Anorexia or Bulimia
• Have Diabetes

Storage:
The capsule form of Orlistat 120 mg is to be stored at normal room temperature and in a cool and dry place. Store blister pack out of children's and pet's reach.