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Lavi Shape Capsule Substitute

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Composition:

ORLISTAT-60MG

Uses:

Medicinal Benefits:

Lavi Shape Capsule contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Lavi Shape Capsule works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Lavi Shape Capsule decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, making the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Lavi Shape Capsule helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

FAQs

Lavi Shape Capsule is used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. It is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise.

Lavi Shape Capsule contains Orlistat, which works in the small intestine and stomach and inhibits the action of enzymes that break down fat, which is absorbed by the body. Lavi Shape Capsule decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, which makes the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Lavi Shape Capsule helps in weight loss.

You are not recommended to take Lavi Shape Capsule with ciclosporin (used for organ transplant rejections, severe rheumatoid arthritis) as it may reduce the effectiveness of ciclosporin. However, if you are supposed to take both the medicines, you are advised to take ciclosporin after 3 hours of taking Lavi Shape Capsule . However, please consult a doctor before taking Lavi Shape Capsule with any other medicines.

Lavi Shape Capsule may cause kidney stones in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems, please inform your doctor before taking Lavi Shape Capsule .

Lavi Shape Capsule should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Lavi Shape Capsule so that the dose of antidiabetic medicine may be adjusted accordingly.

You are recommended to avoid high fat meals that includes butter, meat, dark chocolate, olive oil, nuts and seeds (brazil nuts) with Lavi Shape Capsule as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on stomach or intestines.

You are recommended to use Lavi Shape Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, avoid taking Lavi Shape Capsule for more than 6 months. If you do not notice weight loss after taking Lavi Shape Capsule for 12 weeks, please consult a doctor.

You are recommended to take multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime or at least 2 hours after taking Lavi Shape Capsule . Generally, Lavi Shape Capsule may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body. Therefore, your doctor may advise you to take multivitamins.

Do not take Lavi Shape Capsule if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have cholestasis (bile flow from the liver is blocked) or chronic malabsorption syndrome.

Follow a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Include fruits, vegetables and whole grains in your diet.

Interaction of Lavi Shape Capsule with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using Lavi Shape Capsule .

Lavi Shape Capsule starts working within 2 weeks and you may notice results in 1-3 months.

Yes, it is important to do regular exercise and maintain a low-fat and low-calorie diet along with Lavi Shape Capsule for effective results.

Lavi Shape Capsule should be swallowed as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it. Take it during a meal or up to 1 hour after a meal.

Lavi Shape Capsule may cause side effects like soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), and runny or liquid stools. If the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.