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