Obelit 120mg Capsule
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 10 capsules in 1 strip
738.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Pregnancy

USED FOR:
Obesity

COMPOSITION:
Orlistat (120mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
others

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Pregnancy
CAUTION

Obelit 120mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Obelit 120mg Capsule is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Obelit 120mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Obelit 120mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Obelit 120mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of this medicine may be associated with the formation of kidney stones in patients with underlying kidney disease.

Liver

Obelit 120mg Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Obelit 120mg Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Orlistat   120mg

Uses of Obelit Capsule
Obelit 120mg Capsule is used in obesityIt should be taken along with a low-calorie diet.

How to use Obelit Capsule
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. Obelit 120mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Obelit 120mg Capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

How Obelit Capsule works
Obelit 120mg Capsule is a lipase inhibitor. It works in the stomach and small intestine by blocking the absorption of fat from food by blocking enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fat.

Side Effects:

Common Abdominal pain, Fat in stool , Bowel incontinence, Flatus with discharge, Oily spotting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal cramp, Flatulence, Soft stools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Obelit available in India?
Obelit is available in India with the brand names Orlean, Vyfat, Lipocut, Olistat, Obelit, Orlica, Reeshape, Xenical and Zerofat

Q. Is Obelit safe and effective?
Obelit is safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Obelit available without prescription?
Obelit as Alli is available without prescription but Xenical is available only with prescription. Always consult your doctor regarding its use

Q. How long can I take Obelit?
Therapy should not continue for more than 6 months along with diet and exercise. If the patient does not lose weight in 12 weeks he/she should consult the doctor and follow his advice

Q. Can I take Orlistat with anti-depressants, antibiotics, gabapentine, levothyroxine, venlafaxine, metformin, raspberry ketones?
All these drugs are known to have some drug-drug interactions with Orlistat and hence should be taken together only based on doctor's recommendation

Q. Does Obelit burn existing fat or reduce appetite?
Obelit prevents absorption of fat from the food in the intestine. It does not burn fat. Obelit may cause reduction of appetite

Q. Does Obelit affect the liver or cause cancer?
No studies of Obelit affecting the liver or causing cancer have been reported.