Obeslim Dosage & Drug Information

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Orlistat

Indications/Uses

In conjunction w/ a mildly hypocaloric diet for the treatment of obese patients w/ BMI ≥28 kg/m²w/ associated risk factors.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 120 mg.

Administration

Should be taken with food: Take during or w/in 1 hr after meals. If meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose may be omitted.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patients w/ chronic malabsorption syndrome, cholestasis. Lactation.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Oily spotting, flatus w/ discharge, fecal urgency, fatty/oily stool, increased defecation, faecal incontinence.

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced bioavailability & lipid-lowering effect of pravastin. Decreased absorption of vit D, E & β-carotene. Concomitant use w/ fibrate, acarbose, biguanide or anorectic agents. Oral hypoglycemics.

MIMS Class

Anti-Obesity Agents

ATC Classification

A08AB01 - orlistat ; Belongs to the class of peripherally acting antiobesity products.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Obeslim cap 120 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

Obeslim

orlistat

Manufacturer:

Lapi