Uses / Indications:
O-Stat 120mg Capsule is used in obesity. It should be taken along with a low-calorie diet.
Interactions / Warnings:
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy interaction:
O-Stat 120mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Safe for long-term use. If taken along with a calorie restricted diet, O-stat can help decrease nearly 10% of body weight in 1 year. Decreases fat absorption by about 30%. Take during or up to 1 hour after meal. Skip dose if you miss a meal or if your meal contains no fat. A multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, and K, and β-carotene is recommended when taking O-stat.
Side Effects:
Abdominal pain, Fat in stool , Bowel incontinence, Flatus with discharge, Oily spotting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal cramp, Flatulence, Soft stools.
How to use:
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. O-Stat 120mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid O-Stat 120mg Capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works:
O-Stat 120mg Capsule is a lipase inhibitor. It works in the stomach and small intestine by blocking the absorption of fat from food by blocking enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fat.
Faq for medicine:
Is O-stat available in India? : O-stat is available in India with the brand names Orlean, Vyfat, Lipocut, Olistat, Obelit, Orlica, Reeshape, Xenical and Zerofat|Is O-stat safe and effective? : O-stat is safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Is O-stat available without prescription? : O-stat as Alli is available without prescription but Xenical is available only with prescription. Always consult your doctor regarding its use|How long can I take O-stat? : 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|Can I take Orlistat with anti-depressants : 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|Does O-stat burn existing fat or reduce appetite? : O-stat prevents absorption of fat from the food in the intestine. It does not burn fat. O-stat may cause reduction of appetite|Does O-stat affect the liver or cause cancer? : No studies of O-stat affecting the liver or causing cancer have been reported.
Medicine interaction:
O-Stat with Teneligliptin|O-Stat with Vitamin D3|O-Stat with Dulaglutide|O-Stat with Benfotiamine|O-Stat with Citrus Bioflavonoid|O-Stat with Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid)|O-Stat with Insulin Glulisine|O-Stat with Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone|O-Stat with L-Methyl Folate|O-Stat with Sitagliptin|O-Stat with Gliclazide|O-Stat with Alfacalcidol|O-Stat with Insulin Aspart|O-Stat with Glipizide|O-Stat with Vitamin K|O-Stat with Chlorpropamide|O-Stat with Nateglinide|O-Stat with hydroxocobalamin|O-Stat with Cyclosporine|O-Stat with Glibenclamide|O-Stat with Repaglinide|O-Stat with Vitamin B|O-Stat with Tolbutamide|O-Stat with Metformin|O-Stat with Glimepiride|O-Stat with Nicotinic acid / Niacin|O-Stat with Acarbose|O-Stat with Empagliflozin|O-Stat with Menadione|O-Stat with Insulin Lispro|O-Stat with Biotin|O-Stat with Phenindione|O-Stat with Thiamine(Vitamin B1)|O-Stat with Vitamin A|O-Stat with Niacinamide
