It is a medication that contains Orlistat which is used for the treatment of obesity. It helps in loosing weight and maintaining weight loss by decreasing the fat amount that the body absorbs from Food.
Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor that works in the small intestine and stomach by blocking the action of an enzyme that breaks fat resulting in the the blocking of the absorption of fat from food in the body.
Obesity is an disorder having too much body mass that increase the risk of health problems. It is caused due to taking more calories than are burned in Exercise and by the Normal daily activies.
Take Obezita three times a day and swallow the capsule whole with water. Take it just before, during, or up to one hour after meals. The meal should be well balanced and should include low calorie ingredients. Do not take Obezita if you miss a meal or your meal does not contain fat, as it will not work in the absence of fat.
It is not advised to take Obezita for more than 6 months. Consult your doctor and stop the medication if you do not experience any weight reduction 12 weeks after starting your treatment with Obezita.
Obezita belongs to a class of medicines known as lipase inhibitors. It targets the fat that you eat. It prevents about 25% of fat in your meals from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat will get passed in stools and get removed from the body.
You should stick to low-calorie low-fat diet while taking Obezita. Having a high-fat meal with Obezita might increase the chances of developing unpleasant side effects. Try to eat more vegetables and fruits, have small portions, eat regularly, and do not skip any meals.
You should set a realistic goal of weight reduction. Aim to reduce 5-10% of your starting weight. This weight loss process should be gradual and at a steady pace. You should try to reduce 0.5 kg of weight per week.
Yes, exercise may prove to be very helpful for the effective weight reduction and maintenance of reduced weight. An exercise program and low-calorie intake will help maintain your weight even after discontinuation of the medicine.
Though alcohol does not interfere with the working of Obezita, it is recommended that you cut on or avoid alcohol. Alcohol contains calories which will add to your weight. Hence, for effective weight reduction it is best to avoid alcohol.
Obezita starts working quickly, within 24-48 hours of taking it. You may even notice fat in your stools. However, it may take about a week or two to show effective weight reduction, which will vary from person to person.
You should not take Obezita if you are allergic to it, have difficulty absorbing food (chronic malabsorption syndrome), and have cholestasis (a condition where the flow of bile from the liver is blocked). Refrain from using Obezita if you are taking cyclosporine medicine or blood thinners like warfarin. Along with that, avoid Obezita if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Create ABHAConsuming alcohol with Obezita 120mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Obezita 120mg Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctors advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Obezita 120mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Obezita 120mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
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