PRODUCT DETAILS

About Obegard 120 Capsule

ORLISTAT belongs to the class of medication called anti-obesity drugs used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. ORLISTAT 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.

ORLISTAT contains Orlistat that works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. ORLISTAT 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 helps in weight loss.

Uses of Obegard 120 Capsule

Obesity

Medicinal Benefits of Obegard 120 Capsule

ORLISTAT contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. ORLISTAT works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. ORLISTAT 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, ORLISTAT helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

Directions for Use

You can take ORLISTAT just before, during or up to 1 hour after meals as advised by your doctor. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Side Effects of Obegard 120 Capsule

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Soft stools
• Sudden bowel motions
• Flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting
• Oily or fatty stools
• Stomach pain
• Stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools)
• Runny or liquid stools
• Dark urine

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to ORLISTAT 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 ORLISTAT. Avoid taking ORLISTAT if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. It is not known whether ORLISTAT is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding women. ORLISTAT 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 ORLISTAT for effective results. If you get severe diarrhoea, the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill may reduce when taken with ORLISTAT. 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 ORLISTAT may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ORLISTAT may interact with immunosuppressant (ciclosporin), blood thinner (warfarin), antidiabetic drug (acarbose), thyroid medicine (levothyroxine), medicine for heart rhythm problems (amiodarone), anticonvulsants (lamotrigine), HIV/AIDS drug (atazanavir).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

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 ORLISTAT.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• Interaction of ORLISTAT with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using ORLISTAT.

PREGNANCY

• ORLISTAT 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 ORLISTAT.

BREAST FEEDING

• It is unknown whether ORLISTAT is excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

DRIVING

• ORLISTAT usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

• Take ORLISTAT with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

KIDNEY

• Take ORLISTAT with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. ORLISTAT 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.