Orlica Capsule (Orlistat 120mg)

About Orlica 120mg Capsule 10’s

Orlica 120mg Capsule 10’s belongs to the class of medication called anti-obesity drugs used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlica Capsule 10’s is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Obesity is a common condition associated with excessive body fat which in turn increases the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers and heart disease. Intake of more calories than you burn by exercise or daily activities results in obesity.

Orlica Capsule 10’s contains Orlistat that works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Orlica 120mg Capsule 10’s 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, Orlica Capsule 10’s helps in weight loss.

Take Orlica Capsule 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Orlica Capsule 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), runny or liquid stools. Most of these side effects of Orlica 120mg  Capsule 10’s do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Orlica Capsule 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Orlica Capsule 10’s if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. It is not known whether Orlica Capsule 10’s is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding women. Orlica Capsule 10’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime as Orlica Capsule 10’s may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Uses of Orlica 120mg Capsule 10’s

Obesity

Medicinal Benefits

Orlica Capsule 10’s contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlica Capsule 10’s works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Orlica Capsule 10’s 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, Orlica 120mg Capsule 10’s helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

Directions for Use

You can take Orlica Capsule 10’s just before, during or up to 1 hour after meals as advised by your doctor. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Orlica Capsule 10’s

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Soft stools
• Sudden bowel motions
• Flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting
• Oily or fatty stools
• Stomach pain
• Stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools)
• Runny or liquid stools
• Dark urine

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Orlica Capsule 10’s or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have cholestasis (bile flow from the liver is blocked), chronic malabsorption syndrome, anorexia or bulimia (eating disorder), thyroid disorder, diabetes or kidney or liver problems, please consult a doctor before taking Orlica Capsule 10’s. Avoid taking Orlica Capsule 10’s if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. It is not known whether Orlica Capsule 10’s is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding women. Orlica Capsule 10’s is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Do regular exercise and maintain a low-fat and low-calorie diet along with Orlica Capsule 10’s for effective results. If you get severe diarrhoea, the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill may reduce when taken with Orlica Capsule 10’s. In such cases, use extra contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy. You are advised to take multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime as Orlica Capsule 10’s may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Orlica Capsule 10’s may interact with immunosuppressant (ciclosporin), blood thinner (warfarin), antidiabetic drug (acarbose), thyroid medicine (levothyroxine), medicine for heart rhythm problems (amiodarone), anticonvulsants (lamotrigine), HIV/AIDS drug (atazanavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid high-fat meals that include butter, meat, dark chocolate, olive oil, nuts and seeds (brazil nuts) with Orlica Capsule 10’s as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on stomach or intestines.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have cholestasis (bile flow from the liver is blocked), chronic malabsorption syndrome, anorexia or bulimia (eating disorder), thyroid disorder, diabetes or kidney or liver problems, please consult a doctor before taking Orlica Capsule 10’s.