Used For

Obesity

Orlistat promotes weight loss by decreasing the amount of dietary fat absorbed in your intestines. Lipase, an enzyme found in the digestive tract, helps break down dietary fat into smaller components, so it can be used or stored for energy. Orlistat inhibits the work of lipase.

Side Effects

Fecal incontinence , oily stools , GI upsets , respiratory infection , influenza , headache , menstrual irregularity , anxiety , fatigue UTI. Vary rarely raised liver enzymes , hepatitis , rectal bleeding.

Indication

It is used for weight loss.

Precaution

The decrease in bodyweight with Orlistat treatment is less in type II diabetic patients than in non-diabetic patients. Anti-diabetic medicinal product treatment may have to be closely monitored when taking Orlistat.