ORLIGAL 120MG Orlistat 21 tablets

Orligal 120 mg

The drug Orligal 120 mg is used to treat obesity.

Orligal 120 mg belongs to a class of anti-obesity medications used to treat obesity and promote weight loss. Orligal 120 mg should be taken alongside a low-calorie diet and regular physical activity. Obesity is a prevalent disorder characterized by excess body fat, which increases the risk of developing diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and heart disease. When you consume more calories than you burn through exercise or daily activities, you are obese.

Orlistat, found in Orligal 120 mg, is a fat-blocking agent that inhibits enzymes from breaking down fat that is absorbed by the body in the small intestine and stomach. Orligal 120 mg works by inhibiting the absorption of fat from food. This prevents the body from using fat as an energy source or converting it into fat tissue. In this manner, Orligal 120 mg aids weight loss.

Orligal 120 mg should be taken for as long as your doctor recommends based on the severity of your condition. Possible symptoms include soft stools, abrupt bowel movements, flatulence (gas) with or without greasy spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (unintentional feces leakage), and runny or liquid stools. The majority of side effects associated with Orligal 120 mg do not require medical attention and diminish with time. If the adverse effects persist, please consult a physician.

Please let your physician know if you are allergic to Orligal 120 mg or any other medications. Avoid using Orligal 120 mg if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, as it may harm the fetus. It is unknown whether Orligal 120 mg is excreted in human milk. If you are a nursing mother, please consult a physician. Children under the age of 18 should not take Orligal 120 mg, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. Because Orligal 120 mg may inhibit the absorption of certain vitamins in the body, you should take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K before bedtime.

Orligal 120 mg is a weight loss and obesity treatment.

Medicinal Advantages

Orligal 120 mg contains orlistat, an anti-obesity medication used to treat obesity and aid in weight loss. Orligal 120 mg inhibits the activity of enzymes that break down absorbed fat in the small intestine and stomach. Orligal 120 mg works by inhibiting the absorption of fat from food. This prevents the body from using fat as an energy source or converting it into fat tissue. As a result, Orligal 120 mg promotes weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

Use Instructions

You may take Orligal 120 mg shortly before, during, or up to 1 hour after meals, as directed by your doctor. For optimal results, swallow the capsule with a full glass of water daily at the same time. It should not be crushed, chewed, or broken.

Storage

Place in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.

Orligal 120 mg Side Effects

Nausea

Vomiting

Headache

Appetite reduction

Stools with a soft seat

Urinary stress incontinence

Whether or not there are greasy spots, flatulence is present (gas)

Stools which are greasy or fatty

Urinary incontinence Stomach ache (involuntary leakage of stools)

Stools that are liquid or runny

Urine with a dark color

Precautions and Warnings

Inform your physician if you are allergic to Orlistat or any other drugs. Consult a physician prior to using Orlistat if you suffer from cholestasis (restricted bile flow from the liver), chronic malabsorption syndrome, anorexia or bulimia (eating disorders), thyroid condition, diabetes, or kidney or liver issues. Avoid using Orlistat if you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, as it may harm the fetus. It does not appear that orlistat is excreted in human milk. If you are a nursing mother, please consult a physician. Orlistat is not recommended for children younger than 18 years old because its safety and efficacy have not been established. Use Orlistat in conjunction with regular exercise and a low-fat, low-calorie diet for optimal results. If you experience severe diarrhea while taking Orlistat, the effectiveness of your oral contraceptive may be diminished. Use additional contraceptive techniques to avoid pregnancy in such circumstances. It is recommended that you take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K before bed because Orlistat may inhibit the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Interactions Between Drugs

Orlistat may interact with immunosuppressants (ciclosporin), blood thinners (warfarin), anti-diabetes medications (acarbose), thyroid medications (levothyroxine), heart rhythm medications (amiodarone), anticonvulsants (lamotrigine), and HIV/AIDS medications (lamotrigine) (atazanavir).

Avoid high-fat foods like butter, steak, dark chocolate, olive oil, and nuts and seeds (brazil nuts) while taking Orlistat, as they may increase the risk of stomach or intestinal side effects.

Consult a physician prior to using Orlistat if you suffer from cholestasis (restricted bile flow from the liver), chronic malabsorption syndrome, anorexia or bulimia (eating disorders), thyroid condition, diabetes, or kidney or liver issues.

Safety Suggestions

ALCOHOL

Uncertain is Orlistat’s interaction with alcohol. Consult your doctor before drinking alcohol while taking Orlistat.

PREGNANCY

Orlistat is a pregnancy Category X drug that pregnant women should avoid because it may harm the fetus. Please consult your doctor before using Orlistat if you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

There is no evidence that orlistat is excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is only administered to nursing mothers if the physician believes the benefits outweigh the risks.

DRIVING

Orlistat typically does not impair a person’s ability to drive or operate machinery.

LIVER

If you have a history of liver disease or disorder, use Orlistat with caution. If necessary, your doctor may alter the dosage.

KIDNEY

If you have a history of kidney disease or disorder, you should use Orlistat with caution. Orlistat may cause kidney stones in patients with chronic renal failure. Please consult a physician if you have renal problems so that your dose can be adjusted as necessary.

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Advice on Diet and Lifestyle

Follow a diet low in fat. It is preferred to consume skim milk and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.

Red meat should be substituted with lean meats like salmon and chicken.

Consume a diet abundant in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains.

Avoid eating fried foods, fast food, instant food, pasta, burgers, noodles, and cookies.

The body stores excess sugar as fat, so limit your sugar intake.

Instead of skipping meals to lose weight, consume nutritious meals.

Engage in regular activity for at least 20 to 30 minutes per day, such as swimming, cycling, walking, or dancing.

Don’t drink alcoholic beverages.

Recommendations

Certain blood tests are required to monitor kidney and liver function while using Orlistat.

Orlistat may affect blood sugar levels; therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is necessary.

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Glossary of Diseases and Conditions

Obesity is a prevalent disorder characterized by excess body fat, which increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, certain cancers, and heart disease. When you consume more calories than you burn through exercise or daily activities, you are obese. Obesity is caused by insufficient sleep, aging, pregnancy, heredity, hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid gland), and polycystic ovary syndrome (imbalance of female reproductive hormones). In addition to diet and exercise, medication is used to treat obesity.

FAQs

Orlistat, which is contained in Orligal 120 mg, inhibits the action of enzymes that break down fat in the small intestine and stomach to prevent the absorption of fat into the body. Orlistat prevents the absorption of fat from the food you consume. This prevents the body from using fat as an energy source or converting it into fat tissue. As a result, Orlistat facilitates weight loss.

Orlistat should not be combined with ciclosporin (a medication used to treat organ transplant rejection and severe rheumatoid arthritis), as it may reduce the effectiveness of ciclosporin. If both medications must be taken, it is recommended that ciclosporin be taken 3 hours after Orlistat. Consult your doctor before combining Orlistat with other medications.

Orlistat may cause kidney stones in patients with chronic renal failure. Please consult your physician prior to using Orlistat if you have a renal condition.

Orlistat should be administered with caution to diabetics because it increases the risk of low blood sugar levels. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Orlistat so that your anti-diabetic medication dose can be adjusted appropriately.

It is best to avoid high-fat foods such as butter, pork, dark chocolate, olive oil, nuts and seeds (especially Brazil nuts) when taking Orlistat, as they may increase the risk of stomach or bowel problems.

Orlistat should be taken for as long as prescribed by a physician. However, Orlistat should not be taken for longer than six months at a time. If you have not lost weight after 12 weeks of using Orlistat, you should consult a physician.

You should take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K at night, or at least two hours after taking Orlistat. In general, orlistat inhibits the body’s absorption of certain vitamins. Consequently, your physician may advise you to take multivitamins.