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Overview
XENICAL 120MG CAP is a Schedule H drug.XENICAL 120MG CAP is composed of: ORLISTAT (120.0 MG)
Orlistat blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body.Orlistat is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet. Orlistat is for use only in adults.
This medication is a lipase inhibitor, prescribed for obesity in adults. It works by blocking the digestion of fats from the diet.
Usage
ORLISTAT is generally used to treat: ObesityORLISTAT can address symptoms like: Weight Gain, Snoring, Back Pain, Fatigue (tiredness)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk
How Do I Take It?
XENICAL 120MG CAP is generally taken With Food.Precautions
- Do not take orlistat if you are pregnant.
- You should not use this medicine if you have a digestive disorder.
- Avoid a diet that is high in fat.
- You should not use orlistat if you are allergic to it, or if you have malabsorption syndrome.
- Do not use this medicine without a doctor’s advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
- Use orlistat exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Never share orlistat with another person, especially someone with a history of eating disorders.
- If you skip a meal or you eat a meal that does not contain any fat, skip your dose for that meal.
- The fat content of your daily diet should not be greater than 30% of your total daily caloric intake.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.Avoid eating high-fat meals or you could have unpleasant side effects on your stomach or intestines.
- If you also take cyclosporine, do not take it within 3 hours before or 3 hours after you take orlistat.
- If you also take levothyroxine, do not take it within 4 hours before or 4 hours after you take orlistat.
- Safe for long-term use. If taken along with a calorie restricted diet, Orlistat can help decrease nearly 10% of body weight in 1 year.
- Decreases fat absorption by about 30%.
- A multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, and K, and ?-carotene is recommended when taking Orlistat.
Common Side-Effects
ORLISTAT : Flatulence, Toothache, Diarrhoea, Change In Stools, Loose Motion, Abdomen Pain, Nausea, Chills, Cough, Body Pain, Fever, Head Headache, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Fatigue (tiredness), Vomit, Wheezing, Chest Discomfort, Difficulty Breathing, Irregular Menstrual Periods, Vagina Discharge Or Mucus, Abdomen Stomach CrampsSerious Side-Effects
ORLISTAT : Body Discomfort, Loss Of Appetite, Loss Of Voice, Nasal Congestion, Body Excessive Sweating, Difficulty Sleeping, Body Loss Of Movement, Abdomen Change In Bowel HabitsRare Side-Effects
ORLISTAT : Hives, Itchy Skin, Joint Pain, Skin Rash, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Hearing Loss, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Pain With Urination, Ears Pain, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Frequent Urge To Urinate, Weakness (generalized), Skin Irritation, Body Itching, Noisy Breathing, Body Discoloration, Shortness Of Breath, Difficulty Swallowing, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Hands Swelling, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Right Side Upper Abdomen PainDisease Interactions
ORLISTAT can interfere with: Bile Duct Disease, Diabetes Type 2, Vitamin A Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin K Deficiency, Kidney StonesTechnical Classification
ORLISTAT is categorized as: PERIPHERALLY ACTING ANTIOBESITY AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTSAvailable Alternatives
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| COBESE 120MG CAP | INR 546 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| FATNIL 120MG CAP | INR 600 for 15 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| FATNIL 60MG CAP | INR 312 for 15 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ISHAPE 120MG CAP | INR 380 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ISHAPE 60MG CAP | INR 250 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| JAMOPENZ 120MG TAB | INR 375 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| LIPOCUT 120MG CAP | INR 494 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120 MG |
| LIPOCUT 120MG CAPULE | INR 449.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| LIPOCUT 60MG CAP | INR 274.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60 MG |
| LIPOCUT 60MG CAPULE | INR 297 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| LIPOPHAGE 120MG TAB | INR 414.2 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| LIPOPHAGE 60MG TAB | INR 229.57 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| MEGABURN CAP | INR 500 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| NOFAT 120MG CAP | INR 307.68 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| O STAT 120MG CAP | INR 311.59 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| O STAT 60MG CAP | INR 164 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| OBELIT 120MG CAP | INR 523 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| OBELIT 60MG CAP | INR 237 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| OBESET 120MG CAP | INR 220 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| OBESET 60MG CAP | INR 180 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| OBEZITA 120MG CAP | INR 410 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| OBEZITA 60MG CAP | INR 240 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| OBFREE 120MG | INR 430 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120 MG |
| OBFREE 120MG CAP | INR 430 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| OBILIX 120MG CAP | INR 390.47 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| OBILIX 60MG CAP | INR 200 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| OBITROL 120MG TAB | INR 450 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| OLISAT 120MG CAP | INR 380 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| OLISAT 60MG CAP | INR 250 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ORLE 120MG CAP | INR 459.7 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ORLE 60MG TAB | INR 235.85 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ORLEAN 120MG CAP | INR 414.75 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ORLEAN 60MG CAP | INR 242 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ORLICA 120MG CAP | INR 461 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ORLICA 60MG CAP | INR 263 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ORLIMAC 120MG TAB | INR 343.41 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ORLIMAX CAP | INR 450 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ORLIP X 120MG TAB | INR 423.5 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ORLIP X 60MG TAB | INR 275 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ORLISHAPE 120MG CAP | INR 380 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ORLISHAPE 60MG CAP | INR 235.95 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ORLISIS 120MG TAB | INR 289 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ORLISIS 60MG TAB | INR 169 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| ORLISTAT | ORLISTAT | |
| ORLITROY 120MG CAP | INR 450 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ORLITROY 60MG CAP | INR 215 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| REESHAPE 120MG CAP | INR 435 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| REESHAPE 60MG CAP | INR 259.5 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| REESIZE 120MG CAP | INR 380 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| REESIZE 60MG CAP | INR 235 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| SIBBIDEX OR 120MG CAP | INR 395 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| SLIM TRIM ACTIVE 60MG CAP | INR 229.95 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| TROYSLIM 120MG CAP | INR 450 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ULTISLIM 120MG TAB | INR 389 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ULTISLIM 60MG TAB | INR 250 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 60.0 MG |
| VYFAT 120MG CAP | INR 480 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| XENICAL 120MG CAP | INR 1108.08 for 21 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| XTRA SLIM CAP | INR 385 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT |
| ZEROFAT 120MG CAP | INR 235 for 7 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ZEROFAT 120MG TAB | INR 250 for 10 TABLETS | ORLISTAT 120.0 MG |
| ZEROFAT CAP | INR 120 for 10 CAPSULES | ORLISTAT 60 MG |