Orlistat Benefits & Uses

Orlistat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Obesity (Read More - 15 tried and tested tips to lose weight)

Orlistat Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Orlistat Related Warnings

Is the use of Orlistat safe for pregnant women?

Orlistat shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Orlistat safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Orlistat. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Orlistat on the Kidneys?

Orlistat is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Orlistat on the Liver?

Orlistat may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Orlistat on the Heart?

Using Orlistat does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Orlistat with Other Drugs

Orlistat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Lamivudine

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Efavirenz

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Insulin Aspart

Warfarin

Orlistat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orlistat unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Thyroid problems
Anorexia Nervosa
Liver Disease
Cholestatic Liver Diseases
Cholecystitis
Kidney Stone

Frequently asked Questions about Orlistat

Is this Orlistat habit forming or addictive?

Orlistat is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Orlistat does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Orlistat should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Orlistat for mental disorders.

No

Orlistat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orlistat

Taking Orlistat with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Orlistat

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Orlistat with alcohol will be.

Unknown