Overview
Uses and benefits
Side effects
How to use
How drug works
Safety advice
Missed dose
All substitutes
Quick tips
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Cetishape Tablet

Prescription Required

Marketer

Neucure Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

SALT COMPOSITION

Cetilistat (120mg)

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Cetishape Tablet is a medicine used in the management of obesity associated with type 2 diabetes. It helps the body block the absorption of fats from the small intestines and stomach and treats obesity in diabetic people.

Cetishape Tablet may be taken with or without food in the dose and duration as per prescription. It must be swallowed whole. It works best when it is used along with regular physical activity and a healthy diet. It should not be taken for the long term unless your doctor tells you to do so.

There is limited data on the side effects of Cetishape Tablet. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms while taking the medicine. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.

Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only with a valid prescription. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. This medicine should not be considered a long-term treatment unless you are prescribed by your doctor.

Uses of Cetishape Tablet

Obesity

Benefits of Cetishape Tablet

In Obesity

Obesity is a chronic condition where excessive body fat accumulates to the point that it can negatively affect health. Managing weight in such individuals is important to improving glucose control and reducing the risk of complications like heart disease and nerve damage. Cetishape Tablet is used to support weight loss in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes by limiting fat absorption from the diet. This helps reduce calorie intake, promote healthier body weight, and enhance the effectiveness of diabetes management, ultimately improving overall metabolic health.

Side effects of Cetishape Tablet

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 Cetishape

Limited data available

How to use Cetishape Tablet

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. Cetishape Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Cetishape Tablet works

Cetishape Tablet is a lipase inhibitor that works by blocking the enzymes responsible for breaking down dietary fats in the intestines. This prevents fat from being absorbed into the body and allows it to be excreted through the stools. By reducing fat absorption, Cetishape Tablet helps in weight management, which can improve metabolic control in individuals with obesity, particularly those with type 2 diabetes.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Cetishape Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Cetishape Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Cetishape Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cetishape Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Cetishape Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited data available on the use of Cetishape Tablet in patients with liver disease.

What if you forget to take Cetishape Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Cetishape Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Cetishape Tablet

₹23.0/Tablet

Obesave Tablet

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

₹20.6/tablet

10% cheaper

Belishape 120mg Tablet

Oldmed Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

₹35.9/tablet

56% costlier

Quick tips

Cetishape Tablet should be used along with regular physical activity and a healthy diet.
Take it during or up to 1 hour after each meal.
Skip your dose if you miss a meal or if your meal contains no fat.
It should not be taken for longer than six months. If you have been unable to lose weight after 12 weeks of taking this medicine, you should stop taking it and consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzoxazines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OTHERS

Action Class

Lipase Inhibitors

Patient concerns

Obesity ,costipation,gases Aciditt Obesity constipation problem gases acidity

Shikha Mishra

Dietetics/Nutrition

eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio

Acidity sleeplessness. headache. .obesity.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Tab rekool 40 1 Od empty stomach x 5 days, Tab Metacin 500 1 SOS. For obesity, you need to do regular exercises and decrease calorie intake

Diabetes hypertension wound obesity

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOU DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED. ALWAYS IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you SHOULD not treat it as disease but start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications.online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

Is Cetishape Tablet a steroid?

No. Cetishape Tablet is not a steroid

How does Cetishape Tablet work?

Cetishape Tablet inhibits the activity of lipase, a lipolytic enzyme secreted by the digestive tract and pancreas, and blocks the absorption of fat from the gut, resulting in reduced body weight.

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