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OBESET 120MG CAPSULE Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ORLISTAT-120MG

Uses:

Treatment of Obesity

Medicinal Benefits:

OBESET 120MG CAPSULE contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. OBESET 120MG CAPSULE works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. OBESET 120MG 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, OBESET 120MG CAPSULE helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

FAQs

OBESET 120MG 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.

OBESET 120MG 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. OBESET 120MG 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, OBESET 120MG CAPSULE helps in weight loss.

You are not recommended to take OBESET 120MG 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 OBESET 120MG CAPSULE. However, please consult a doctor before taking OBESET 120MG CAPSULE with any other medicines.

OBESET 120MG 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 OBESET 120MG CAPSULE.

OBESET 120MG 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 OBESET 120MG 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 OBESET 120MG CAPSULE as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on stomach or intestines.

You are recommended to use OBESET 120MG CAPSULE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, avoid taking OBESET 120MG CAPSULE for more than 6 months. If you do not notice weight loss after taking OBESET 120MG 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 OBESET 120MG CAPSULE. Generally, OBESET 120MG CAPSULE may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body. Therefore, your doctor may advise you to take multivitamins.

Do not take OBESET 120MG 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 OBESET 120MG CAPSULE with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using OBESET 120MG CAPSULE.

OBESET 120MG 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 OBESET 120MG CAPSULE for effective results.

OBESET 120MG 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.

OBESET 120MG 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.