Weight Loss :: ORLISTAT Generic

ORLISTAT Generic

US Brand Name Xenical, Alii
Generic Name Orlistat
Other Brand NameVyfat, Xenical
Manufacturer AUROCHEM, INTAS, MANKIND
Packing 21, 10, 7, 20
Form Tablet, Capsule, Tablet
Strength 60 mg, 120 mg
 
Xenical - 120mg (84 Capsules) Roche $89.00
10 Capsule 120 mg (INTAS) $11.90
10 Capsule 60 mg $9.90
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Introduction

Orlistat which has a trade name of Xenical of Rochel health care company around the globe is promoting this designed drug for obesity treatment. This is also popularly known as tetrahydrolipstatin. It helps prevent the fats absorption on the person’s diet, thus it reduces the accumulation of calorie in the body.

Composition

This drug is the saturated derivative of a powerful natural inhibitor of pancreatic lipases originated in Streptomyces toxytricini. It inhibits a pancreatic lipase which is an enzyme breaking down triglycerides in the intestine. In the absence of this enzyme, triglycerides are block to hydrolyze diet to absorbable fatty acids and it will then undigest upon excretion.

Use

Using orlistat, it helps promote weight loss on which people who is taking it with good diet and exercise can lose 2- 3 kg or about 4.4 – 6.6lb. Aside from its usage as weight loss, it also serves as weight maintenance so that a person taking it will not store or absorb fats on his/her body.

Dosage and administration

Recommended prescription of this drug is one capsule of Xenical with 120 mg three times every day or Alli capsule 60 mg three times a day. Take orlistat one hour during or after your meal which contains fat of 15 mg. If your meal has no fat, no need for orlistat. There are additional benefits when this drug weight loss when a person take it more than 120 mg. In combination of proper diet, there will have a decrease in calorie intake by approximately 30% of the calories that came from fatty foods. If you happen to miss taking it, take the missed dose one hour after your meal but when you miss it more than one hour since you take your last meal, then better skip the last dose that you missed and just go on with your next regular dose. Never take a double dose for it can cause side effects.

Contraindication

This weight loss drug has its contraindications on malabsorption, hypersensitivity to this kind of drug, may result to reduce gallbladder function and it is not good for pregnant women as well as for those who are breast feeding.

Important Precautions

Observance of important caution for impaired liver, pancreatic illness and obstructed bile duct.

Side effects

Most of the primary ill effects of this drug are gastrointestinal-related such as discomfort, oily or fatty stools, abdominal pain, flatulence because of excessive lack of fats absorption that reach up to the large intestine, inconsistency in stool, and it may cause immediate, frequent and too much bowel movements.

storage

For general storage of orlistat, it is necessary that you store the drug between 59 and 86 degrees of Fahrenheit temperature. Secure the orlistat to keep it away from moisture and direct heat from the sun. Store it away from your pets and children. Dispose properly the expired and unused orlistat.
 

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