Orlistat 120mg Tablet

ORLAK-120 (Orlistat 120mg Tablet Manufacturer & Supplier)

Orlistat 120mg Tablet is effective in the treatment of obesity that helps the body in stopping the absorption of fats from the small intestines and stomach. The medication should be taken with food as per the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor.

This medication should be swallowed as a whole and it works best when taken along with regular physical activity as well as a healthy diet. Long-term use of this medication is not recommended unless the doctor is prescribed to do so. Consumption of fat-rich foods should be avoided when taking Orlistat 120mg Tablet for better efficacy.

Orlistat belongs to a class of medication known as lipase inhibitors. More information regarding the medication is mentioned-below.

Benefits of Orlistat 120mg Tablet

The most common use of this medication is treating obesity. This medication decreases the cravings for food and helps reduce food intake and enables you to cut down on those extra calories that are responsible for gaining weight due to overeating. 

Therefore, this medicine helps to treat obesity and prevents the complications of being overweight like diabetes, high blood pressure, and other serious problems. It also improves your confidence by helping you lose weight and enhances your quality of life.

Side-effects Offered by the Medication

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Orlistat

1. Abdominal pain
2. Fat in stool
3. Flatus with discharge
4. Oily spotting
5. Diarrhea
6. Abdominal cramp
7. Flatulence
8. Soft stools

Precautions for Orlistat 120mg Tablet

To get the maximum benefits from the medication, one should take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Orlistat 120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Some More Points to Consider:

1. Avoid Orlistat 120mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter, and meat.
2. Orlistat 120mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects on the developing baby.
3. Orlistat 120mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Orlistat 120mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.