🔹 Product Overview
Orlijuv-120 mg Capsule is a prescription anti-obesity medicine used to support weight loss and weight management in overweight and obese individuals.
Contains Orlistat 120 mg, a lipase inhibitor that reduces the absorption of dietary fats from the digestive tract.
When combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, it helps promote gradual and sustainable weight reduction.
🔹 Key Uses
Treatment of obesity
Management of overweight individuals with weight-related health risks
Supports long-term weight management
Helps reduce calorie intake from dietary fats
May assist in lowering the risk of obesity-related conditions when used as part of a comprehensive weight-loss program
🔹 Composition
Active ingredient: Orlistat 120 mg
Belongs to the lipase inhibitor class
Used in anti-obesity and weight-loss therapy
🔹 How It Works
Blocks the action of enzymes called gastric and pancreatic lipases.
Prevents the digestion and absorption of approximately 25–30% of dietary fat.
The unabsorbed fat is eliminated naturally through the stool.
Helps reduce overall calorie intake and supports weight loss.
🔹 Key Benefits
Effective weight loss medicine
Supports healthy and gradual weight reduction
Helps maintain weight loss when combined with lifestyle modifications
May improve obesity-related health outcomes
Assists in achieving long-term weight management goals
🔹 Dosage and Administration
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
Usually taken during or within one hour after each main meal containing fat.
Skip the dose if you miss a meal or consume a fat-free meal.
Follow a low-calorie, nutritionally balanced diet for optimal results.
A multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, E, and K may be recommended at bedtime.
🔹 Possible Side Effects
Oily or fatty stools
Increased bowel movements
Flatulence with discharge
Abdominal discomfort
Oily spotting
Stool urgency
Loose stools
🔹 Precautions
Use under medical supervision.
Not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by a doctor.
Inform your doctor if you have cholestasis, chronic malabsorption syndrome, kidney disease, or liver disorders.
Avoid excessive intake of high-fat meals, as this may increase gastrointestinal side effects.
Inform your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially anticoagulants and cyclosporine.
Important: Always follow your healthcare provider's instructions when using this medication.
Note: This is general guidance. For specific instructions, please consult your healthcare provider or refer to the package insert.
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