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Orlitac Benefits & Uses

Orlitac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Obesity (Read More - 15 tried and tested tips to lose weight)

Orlitac Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Obesity Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 120 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Orlitac Related Warnings

Is the use of Orlitac safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Orlitac. If you are pregnant, do not take Orlitac without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Orlitac safe during breastfeeding?

Orlitac may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Orlitac on the Kidneys?

Orlitac is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Orlitac on the Liver?

Side effects of Orlitac rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Orlitac on the Heart?

Orlitac is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Orlitac with Other Drugs

Orlitac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Lamivudine

Alogliptin

Alogliptin Tablet

Metformin

Efavirenz

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Insulin Aspart

Warfarin

Orlitac Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Orlitac unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Thyroid problems
Anorexia Nervosa
Liver Disease
Cholestatic Liver Diseases
Cholecystitis
Kidney Stone

Frequently asked Questions about Orlitac

Is this Orlitac habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Orlitac.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Orlitac will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Orlitac is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Orlitac in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Orlitac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Orlitac

Taking Orlitac with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Orlitac

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Orlitac and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xenical (orlistat)

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