OBILIX 60MG CAPSULE
Prescription RequiredPrimarily used for
Potentiallyunsafewith
Pregnancy
₹200
₹20.0/capsule
10 capsules in 1 strip
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Medicine Overview of OBILIX CAPSULE
Side effects of OBILIX CAPSULE
Common
Abdominal pain, Fat in stool , Bowel incontinence, Flatus with discharge, Oily spotting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal cramp, Flatulence, Soft stools.
How to use OBILIX 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. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Obilix 60mg capsule at a fixed time.
Avoid Obilix 60mg capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
Avoid Obilix 60mg capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How OBILIX CAPSULE works
Obilix 60mg capsule inhibits enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fats in the intestine. As a result, Obilix 60mg capsule prevents the digestion and absorption of fats in the intestine.
In Depth Information on OBILIX CAPSULE
Expert advice for OBILIX CAPSULE
- Orlistat should not be taken if patient is allergic to orlistat.
- It should not be taken by those who have malabsorption (poor absorption) issues.
- It should not be taken by women who are breast feeding.
- It should not be taken with a high fat meal.
- Do not use this drug if you are pregnant.
Warnings
Special precautions for OBILIX 60MG CAPSULE
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CAUTION
Obilix 60mg capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor....
+moreHuman and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
SAFE
Obilix 60mg capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Kidney
SAFE
There is no interaction between renal impairment and consumi
+moreng this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
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Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Severely interacts with other drugs like
GLI 2MG TABLET, APIDRA 100IU CARTRIDGE 3ML, CYBLEX 30MG TABLET XR, JANUVIA 100MG TABLET
Patient Concerns
Frequently asked questions for OBILIX 60MG CAPSULE
Frequently asked questions for Orlistat
Q. Is Orlistat available in India?
Orlistat is available in India with the brand names Orlean, Vyfat, Lipocut, Olistat, Obelit, Orlica, Reeshape, Xenical and Zerofat
Q. Is Orlistat safe and effective?
Orlistat is safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Orlistat available without prescription?
Orlistat 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 Orlistat?
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 Orlistat burn existing fat or reduce appetite?
Orlistat prevents absorption of fat from the food in the intestine. It does not burn fat. Orlistat may cause reduction of appetite
Q. Does Orlistat affect the liver or cause cancer?
No studies of Orlistat affecting the liver or causing cancer have been reported.
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