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Orlistat is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Orlistat depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Orlistat is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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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.
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.
What is the effect of Orlistat on the Kidneys?
Orlistat is completely safe for kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Orlistat on the Heart?
Using Orlistat does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Orlistat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orlistat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Orlistat habit forming or addictive?
Orlistat is not addictive in nature.
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.
Is it safe?
Orlistat should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Orlistat for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Orlistat
Taking Orlistat with food does not harm your health.
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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xenical (orlistat)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 92-93
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 139