Orlica 60 Capsules

Description

About Orlica 60 Capsules

Orlica 60 Capsules contain orlistat 60 mg, supplied in a pack of 10 capsules. A capsule is taken with each main meal that contains fat, and omitted if a meal is missed or contains no fat.

How it works

Orlistat is not an appetite suppressant and it does not act on the brain. It works entirely in the gut, blocking the lipase enzymes that break dietary fat down into a form the body can absorb. About a quarter of the fat eaten therefore passes through undigested, reducing the calories taken in from a meal.

What it is used for

Orlistat is used in the management of overweight and obesity, together with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. It is an aid to those changes rather than a substitute for them, and it only works while the diet is followed.

Important safety information

Because unabsorbed fat is passed out, the common side effects are digestive: oily or loose stools, urgency, wind and abdominal discomfort. These are more likely on a high-fat diet and usually settle as fat intake falls. Orlistat reduces the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K, so a multivitamin taken at bedtime is often advised. It can affect how other medicines work, including ciclosporin, levothyroxine, warfarin and some epilepsy medicines; tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take. It is not suitable in pregnancy, or for people with chronic malabsorption or cholestasis. Seek advice if you have ongoing abdominal pain, dark urine or yellowing of the skin or eyes.