Uses / Indications:
Onslim 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:
Onslim 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, Onslim 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 Onslim.
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. Onslim 120mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Onslim 120mg Capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.
How it works:
Onslim 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 Onslim available in India? : Onslim is available in India with the brand names Orlean, Vyfat, Lipocut, Olistat, Obelit, Orlica, Reeshape, Xenical and Zerofat|Is Onslim safe and effective? : Onslim is safe and effective if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|Is Onslim available without prescription? : Onslim 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 Onslim? : 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 Onslim burn existing fat or reduce appetite? : Onslim prevents absorption of fat from the food in the intestine. It does not burn fat. Onslim may cause reduction of appetite|Does Onslim affect the liver or cause cancer? : No studies of Onslim affecting the liver or causing cancer have been reported.
Medicine interaction:
Onslim with Teneligliptin|Onslim with Vitamin D3|Onslim with Dulaglutide|Onslim with Benfotiamine|Onslim with Citrus Bioflavonoid|Onslim with Vitamin B3(Nicotinic Acid)|Onslim with Insulin Glulisine|Onslim with Acenocoumarol / Nicoumalone|Onslim with L-Methyl Folate|Onslim with Sitagliptin|Onslim with Gliclazide|Onslim with Alfacalcidol|Onslim with Insulin Aspart|Onslim with Glipizide|Onslim with Vitamin K|Onslim with Chlorpropamide|Onslim with Nateglinide|Onslim with hydroxocobalamin|Onslim with Cyclosporine|Onslim with Glibenclamide|Onslim with Repaglinide|Onslim with Vitamin B|Onslim with Tolbutamide|Onslim with Metformin|Onslim with Glimepiride|Onslim with Nicotinic acid / Niacin|Onslim with Acarbose|Onslim with Empagliflozin|Onslim with Menadione|Onslim with Insulin Lispro|Onslim with Biotin|Onslim with Phenindione|Onslim with Thiamine(Vitamin B1)|Onslim with Vitamin A|Onslim with Niacinamide
