What is Obelit 120 mg?
Obelit 120mg contains Orlistat, which belongs to a class of medicines known as Anti-obesity agents.
Orlistat capsules help reduce weight in overweight adults with a body mass index of 28 or more.
Obesity is mainly an excessive fat build-up that causes a lot of risk to your health. A body mass index of over 25 is considered overweight, and over 30 is obese.
Obelit capsules decrease your food cravings, which allows you to cut down extra calories and reduce weight quickly.
After a valid prescription from the doctor, Obelit 120mg capsule can be purchased from a licensed pharmacy.
How does Obelit 120 mg work?
Obelit capsule contains Orlistat, which aids in reducing body weight by obstructing the action of enzymes in the gut that digest fat in the diet.
This further prevents the fat from being absorbed into the body. As a result, all undigested fat passes out from the body through the feces.
How to use Obelit 120 mg?
Take the Obelit capsule as your physician has directed. Swallow the capsule with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it.
Your doctor will determine the correct dose and duration of treatment depending on your body weight, age, and disease condition.
Doctors advise taking an Orlistat capsule orally thrice daily during each main fat meal. You can also take it two hours after your midmeal.
120mg of Obelit capsule works best with a healthy diet and regular physical activity.
For better effectiveness of Orlistat, ensure you strictly avoid consuming fat-rich foods during the treatment.
Only continue your treatment with Obelit for the long term if a doctor recommends it. Doing so will not treat your condition quickly and might cause side effects.
Take all doses of Orlistat capsule. Only stop treatment with this medication after consulting a doctor.
What are the side effects of Obelit 120 mg?
Most side effects of Orlistat do not require medical attention as they disappear once your body adjusts to the medicine.
Following your doctor’s prescribed dosage can help prevent severe side effects.
Some common side effects of Obelit 120mg include:
- Sudden bowel motions
- Headache
- Anxiety
- Flu infection
- Tiredness
- Fatty or oily stools, soft stools
- Flatulence with or without oily spotting
- Low blood sugar levels
- Tooth or gum disorders
Get emergency medical help if any of the side effects persist or worsen.
What are the precautions and warnings related to Obelit 120 mg?
- Before starting your treatment with 120mg of Obelit capsule, inform the doctor about your medical history, especially of kidney disorder, malnutrition syndrome, cholestasis, or diabetes.
- Doctors do not recommend orlistat capsules for use in pregnant & breastfeeding women and children below 18 years.
- Inform your doctor before taking Obelit if you take any other medicines or herbal supplements to treat your medical conditions.
- Avoid taking 120mg of Obelit if you are allergic to Orlistat or have other allergies.
