XENICAL 120MG CAP

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: Obesity
ORLISTAT 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 Cramps

Serious 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 Habits

Rare 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 Pain

Disease Interactions

ORLISTAT can interfere with: Bile Duct Disease, Diabetes Type 2, Vitamin A Deficiency, Vitamin D Deficiency, Vitamin K Deficiency, Kidney Stones

Technical Classification

ORLISTAT is categorized as: PERIPHERALLY ACTING ANTIOBESITY AGENTS / METABOLIC AGENTS

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

COBESE 120MG CAPINR 546 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
FATNIL 120MG CAPINR 600 for 15 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
FATNIL 60MG CAPINR 312 for 15 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ISHAPE 120MG CAPINR 380 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ISHAPE 60MG CAPINR 250 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
JAMOPENZ 120MG TABINR 375 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120.0 MG
LIPOCUT 120MG CAPINR 494 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120 MG
LIPOCUT 120MG CAPULEINR 449.5 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
LIPOCUT 60MG CAPINR 274.5 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60 MG
LIPOCUT 60MG CAPULEINR 297 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
LIPOPHAGE 120MG TABINR 414.2 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120.0 MG
LIPOPHAGE 60MG TABINR 229.57 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 60.0 MG
MEGABURN CAPINR 500 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
NOFAT 120MG CAPINR 307.68 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
O STAT 120MG CAPINR 311.59 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
O STAT 60MG CAPINR 164 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBELIT 120MG CAPINR 523 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBELIT 60MG CAPINR 237 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBESET 120MG CAPINR 220 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBESET 60MG CAPINR 180 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBEZITA 120MG CAPINR 410 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBEZITA 60MG CAPINR 240 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBFREE 120MGINR 430 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120 MG
OBFREE 120MG CAPINR 430 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBILIX 120MG CAPINR 390.47 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OBILIX 60MG CAPINR 200 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
OBITROL 120MG TABINR 450 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OLISAT 120MG CAPINR 380 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
OLISAT 60MG CAPINR 250 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLE 120MG CAPINR 459.7 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLE 60MG TABINR 235.85 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLEAN 120MG CAPINR 414.75 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLEAN 60MG CAPINR 242 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLICA 120MG CAPINR 461 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLICA 60MG CAPINR 263 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLIMAC 120MG TABINR 343.41 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLIMAX CAPINR 450 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLIP X 120MG TABINR 423.5 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLIP X 60MG TABINR 275 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLISHAPE 120MG CAPINR 380 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLISHAPE 60MG CAPINR 235.95 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLISIS 120MG TABINR 289 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLISIS 60MG TABINR 169 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 60.0 MG
ORLISTATORLISTAT
ORLITROY 120MG CAPINR 450 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ORLITROY 60MG CAPINR 215 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
REESHAPE 120MG CAPINR 435 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
REESHAPE 60MG CAPINR 259.5 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
REESIZE 120MG CAPINR 380 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
REESIZE 60MG CAPINR 235 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
SIBBIDEX OR 120MG CAPINR 395 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
SLIM TRIM ACTIVE 60MG CAPINR 229.95 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60.0 MG
TROYSLIM 120MG CAPINR 450 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ULTISLIM 120MG TABINR 389 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ULTISLIM 60MG TABINR 250 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 60.0 MG
VYFAT 120MG CAPINR 480 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
XENICAL 120MG CAPINR 1108.08 for 21 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
XTRA SLIM CAPINR 385 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT
ZEROFAT 120MG CAPINR 235 for 7 CAPSULESORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ZEROFAT 120MG TABINR 250 for 10 TABLETSORLISTAT 120.0 MG
ZEROFAT CAPINR 120 for 10 CAPSULESORLISTAT 60 MG