Orlikast

Composition – Orlistat 120 mg

Classification – Weight loss medicine

What is Orlikast capsule?

• It is orlistat 120 mg, manufactured by Aprazer Healthcare.
• It is used worldwide as an effective anti-obesity medicine.

What are the Orlikast (orlistat) capsule uses?

It is used in conditions to manage weight, including:

• Weight gain associated with diabetes
• Managing obesity-related comorbidities
• General weight loss

Aprazer Healthcare – Manufacturing Global Range of Pharmaceuticals

Aprazer Healthcare is a leading drug manufacturer and exporter from India, supplying medicines worldwide. We specialize in:

• Healthcare supplements and Weight loss medicines
• Specialty and Essential medicines
• Critical care pharmaceuticals

What is the Orlikast (orlistat) capsule working?

• It reduces the breakdown of dietary fats in the gastrointestinal tract.
• It stops fat absorption, allowing the fat to be excreted from the body.

What can be the Orlikast (orlistat) capsule adverse effects?

Common effects occur in the GIT tract, such as:

• Oily discharge and Oily stool
• Flatulence, Bloating, and Abdominal pain
• Bowel urgency, Headache, and Weakness
• Irregular periods

Serious side effects:

• Allergic reaction
• Severe liver injury or Kidney disorders
• Gallbladder and Pancreatic issues

Why use the Orlikast (orlistat) capsule with caution?

It can reduce multivitamin absorption. Do not take with excessive fat, but also skip if no meal is taken or the meal is fat-free. Use carefully in:

• Diabetes, Kidney, or Liver disorders
• Thyroid disorders or Epilepsy
• Anorexia, Pancreatitis, or Gallbladder disease

When to avoid Orlikast (orlistat) capsule?

It should not be used in:

• Hypersensitivity to the drug
• Pregnancy
• Severe liver/kidney disorders
• Eating disorders or Chronic malabsorption syndrome

What to avoid with Orlikast (orlistat) capsule?

Gap intervals or dose adjustments are needed for:

• Cyclosporine and Levothyroxine
• Warfarin and Anti-seizure medicines
• HIV medicines

FAQs

Can I take Orlikast (orlistat) capsule in pregnancy?

No. Weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy.

How to take Orlikast (orlistat) capsule?

Take it after a fatty meal. Skip the dose if you are skipping a meal or eating a fat-free diet.

Does Orlikast (orlistat) capsule suppress hunger?

No, it does not reduce appetite; it only stops fat absorption.

Does Orlikast (orlistat) capsule hinder birth control?

It may reduce the absorption of oral contraceptive pills.

Is it safe to take 2 capsules for faster action?

No, exceeding the prescribed dose can increase the risk of liver injury.

Which is a suitable pharmaceutical manufacturer for weight loss medicines?

Aprazer Healthcare is a highly trusted drug manufacturer for global quality pharmaceuticals.

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