Additional information
| Therapeutic Segment | Anti-Obesity |
|---|---|
| Dosage Form | Tablets |
| Specialities | Orthopaedic, Physician |
Orlistat 120 mg Tablets are a weight management medication used as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and exercise for obesity treatment. It helps reduce fat absorption from the diet, supporting weight loss and maintenance.
- Reduces body weight and helps maintain a healthy weight
- Lowers risk of obesity-related complications like diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol
- Works as an adjunct to diet and exercise
- Supports improved metabolic health
- Convenient once-daily dosing
- Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
- Skip the dose if a meal is missed or contains no fat.
- Continue dietary and exercise regimen alongside medication for best results.
Orlistat acts by binding covalently to the serine residue of the active site of gastric and pancreatic lipases. When administered with fat-containing foods, orlistat partially inhibits hydrolysis of triglycerides, thus reducing the subsequent absorption of monoaclglycerides and free fatty acids.
As directed by physician
