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