Pack size: 1 Capsule  |  Price is for the whole Capsule

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Generic: Orlistat

Form: Capsule 120mg

Indication

Obesity

Administration

Should be taken with food. Take immediately before or during or up to 1 hr after each main meal. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose may be omitted.

Adult Dose

Oral Obesity Adult: Indicated in patients with pretreatment BMI >30 kg/m², or BMI >27 kg/m² in presence of other risk factors or diseases (eg, HTN, DM, hyperlipidemia) 120 mg tid w/ each main meal. Patients w/ BMI >28 kg/m2 irrespective of any risk factors: 60 mg tid. Omit dose if a meal is missed or contains no fat. Discontinue if patient is unable to lose at least 5% of the body wt during the 1st 12 wk of therapy.

Child Dose

<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established

Contraindication

Chronic malabsorption syndrome. Cholestasis. Lactation

Mode of Action

Orlistat is a reversible gastric and pancreatic lipase inhibitor. It exerts antiobesity effects by limiting the absorption of dietary fats through inhibition of triglyceride hydrolysis. It does not exert appetite suppressant effects.

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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