Orlistat Sandoz is used for weight loss in adults 18 years and older who are overweight and have a body mass index (BMI) of 28 or higher. The active ingredient in this drug is Orlistat, which acts on the fat in your digestive system. It keeps about a quarter of the fat from your meals from being absorbed. That fat will leave the body through the bowel movements. Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg should be used in conjunction with a low-calorie, low-fat diet.
How to use
Orlistat Sandoz should be taken three times a day. Take one capsule at breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you skip a meal or your meal contains no fat, do not take a capsule. Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg will not work unless there is some fat in the food. Take Orlistat Sandoz just before, during or up to one hour after meals. Swallow the capsule whole with water.
Dosage
- Take one capsule three times a day.
- Take Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg with meals. This means one capsule at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- If you skip a meal or if your meal contains no fat, do not take a capsule.
Composition
Each hard capsule contains 60 mg of orlistat. The other substances in Orlistat Sandoz are: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate (type A), anhydrous colloidal silicon dioxide, sodium lauryl sulfate; capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E 171), indigo carmine (E 132).
Warnings
Orlistat Sandoz should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are allergic to any of the substances in this medicine. It is also not suitable for people taking ciclosporin or warfarin. If you have diabetes or kidney disease, you should consult your doctor before taking Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg.
Possible side effects
Like any medicine, Orlistat Sandoz can have side effects, although not everyone gets them, Possible side effects include wind (flatulence) with or without oily loss, sudden bowel movements, fatty or oily bowel movements, soft bowel movements, stomach pain (abdominal pain), incontinence (bowel movements), running/liquid bowel movements, more frequent bowel movements, and anxiety.
How to store this medicine
Store Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg below 25 °C. Store in the original container to protect from light and moisture. Do not use the medicine after the expiration date.
Frequently asked questions about Orlistat Sandoz
What does Orlistat Sandoz do?
Orlistat Sandoz is a medicine containing the active ingredient orlistat and is used for weight loss in adults who are overweight and have a BMI of 28 or higher.
How do I use Orlistat Sandoz?
Take 1 capsule with breakfast, 1 with lunch, and 1 with dinner. Do not take a capsule if you skip a meal or if your meal does not contain any fat. Swallow the capsule whole with water.
Is Orlistat Sandoz available on prescription?
Orlistat Sandoz 60 mg is available without a prescription.
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