Usage And Safety
Dosage
Adults: The recomeded dose of Orlistat is 1 capsule of 60mg or 120mg to be taken three times daily, immediately before, during or up to 1 hour after meals. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose can be omitted. Not more than 3 capsules of 60mg or 120mg should be taken in 24 hours. It is recommended that the diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables. OR As directed by your physician.
Side Effects
Faecal incontinence, oily stools, GI upsets, respiratory infection, influenza, headache, menstrual irregularity, anxiety, fatifue UTI. Vary rarely raised liver enzymes, hepatitis, rectal bleeding.
Drug Interactions
Ciclosporin, Acarbose, Warfarin, Fat soluble vitamins, Amiodarone, Antiepileptic medicinal products, Levothyroxine, Antiretrovirals for HIV, antidepressants, antipsychotics and benzodiazepines.
Indication
It is used for weight loss.
When not to Use
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients, Chronic malabsorption syndrome, Cholestasis and Breast-feeding.
Warnings
Warning 1
Patients should be advised to adhere to the dietary recommendations they are given.
Warning 2
Orlistat may unbalance anticonvulsant treatment by decreasing the absorption of antiepileptic drugs, leading to convulsions.
Warning 3
Rectal bleeding may be observed with Orlistat. Prescribers should investigate further in case of severe and/or persistent symptoms.
