Lipocut 120 Capsule (Orlistat 120mg)

Lipocut 120 Capsule

Lipocut 120 MG Capsule is an antiobesity preparations that helps in reducing the weight of obese patients. Take this medicine with each meal containing fat. Proper diet and exercise are necessary to control weight. Multivitamins are recommended while taking this preparation.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Lipocut 120 MG Capsule
O Stat 120 MG Capsule
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
Obilix 120 MG Capsule
Strides Shasun Ltd.
Olisat 120 MG Capsule
Biocon Ltd.
Xenical 120 MG Capsule
Usv Ltd.
Zerofat 120 MG Capsule
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lipocut 120 MG Capsule
Headache
Vomiting
Unusual tiredness and weakness
Tooth problems
Trouble sleeping
Itching
Yellow colored eyes or skin
Abdominal pain
abnormal bowel movements
Menstrual changes
Rectal pain

Uses of Lipocut 120 MG Capsule

What is it prescribed for?
Obesity
Lipocut 120 MG Capsule is used in the treatment of obesity which is a condition with excessive fat in the body.

When not to use?

Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Lipocut 120 MG Capsule.
Chronic malabsorption syndrome
Not recommended in patients with chronic malabsorption syndrome.
Cholestasis
Not recommended in patients with known case of cholestasis.

Warnings
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.
General warnings
Gastrointestinal effects
This medicine may increase the gastrointestinal adverse effects if taken with the meal that contains more than 30% total daily calories from fat (more than 67 g of fat).
Impaired kidney function
This medicine may increase the levels of urinary oxalate in patients and may cause nephrolithiasis and oxalate nephropathy with renal failure. It should be used with caution in patients with the history of kidney impairment. Monitoring of kidney function is necessary.
Impaired liver function
This medicine may cause severe liver injury and which sometimes need liver transplantation.Monitoring of liver function parameters is necessary. Any symptoms of dark urine, light-colored stools, decreased appetite should be reported to the doctor.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it is more than 1 hour after the high-fat meal. Skip the missed dose If it’s almost time for your next dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Take Lipocut 120 MG Capsule with the high-fat meal. Do not take this medicine if you skip the meal or if the meal contains no fat. Low-calorie, low-fat diet, and exercise are needed to control weight. Take multivitamins like A, D, E, K at bedtime prevent further complications.