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