Obestat Capsule 120mg

About Obestat Capsule 120mg

Obestat Capsule 120mg Uses

• Supports weight loss in overweight and obese adults when combined with a reduced calorie diet.
• Used alongside lifestyle changes to help maintain weight loss after initial reduction.
• Sometimes recommended for people with obesity related risk factors such as high cholesterol or borderline blood sugar.
• Used as part of a structured weight management plan under medical guidance.

Obestat Capsule 120mg Benefits

• Reduces the amount of dietary fat absorbed by the body by about a third.
• Supports gradual, steady weight loss when paired with diet changes.
• May help improve cholesterol levels and blood sugar control over time.
• Does not act on the brain or appetite, so it avoids the stimulant effects of some other weight loss drugs.

What Experts Say

Orlistat works differently from most weight loss medicines because it stays inside the gut instead of entering the bloodstream. It blocks the enzyme lipase, which the body needs to break down and absorb fat from food, so roughly a third of the fat eaten passes through undigested.

Because unabsorbed fat has to leave the body, doctors advise pairing this capsule with a genuinely low fat diet. Eating high fat meals while taking orlistat commonly causes oily stools, gas, and an urgent need to use the bathroom, which usually settles once fat intake is reduced.

It works best as part of a supervised weight management plan rather than a stand alone fix, and results are modest without diet and activity changes. A fat soluble vitamin supplement is often recommended alongside it, since orlistat can lower absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K.

Drug Class

• Lipase inhibitor
• Anti-obesity agent
• Gastrointestinal and pancreatic lipase blocker

Obestat Capsule 120mg formula

• Orlistat 120mg

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Obestat Capsule 120mg?

• Take one capsule with each main meal that contains fat, up to three times a day.
• Skip the dose if a meal is missed or contains no fat.
• Swallow the capsule with water during or up to an hour after the meal.
• Follow a balanced, reduced calorie, low fat diet while using this medicine.
• Take a multivitamin at a different time of day, since this capsule can reduce absorption of some vitamins.

Drug Interactions

• Warfarin: Orlistat can affect vitamin K absorption and change how well warfarin controls blood clotting.
• Cyclosporine: This capsule can lower cyclosporine levels in the blood, reducing its effectiveness in transplant patients.
• Thyroid Medicines: Orlistat may reduce absorption of levothyroxine, so doses may need spacing apart.
• Diabetes Medicines: Weight loss from orlistat can improve blood sugar control, sometimes requiring adjustment of diabetes medication doses.

Risks and warnings

• Digestive Side Effects: Oily spotting, gas, and loose or urgent stools are common, especially with high fat meals.
• Vitamin Absorption: This medicine can lower absorption of fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K over long term use.
• Liver Concerns: Rare cases of liver injury have been reported, so anyone with existing liver disease should consult a doctor first.
• Gallbladder Issues: Rapid weight loss and altered fat digestion may increase the risk of gallstones in some people.
• Pregnancy: This capsule is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Obestat Capsule 120mg Side Effects

• Oily or fatty stools
• Increased bowel movements
• Gas with oily discharge
• Stomach cramps
• Urgent need to use the bathroom
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Anxiety in some users

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place away from moisture.
• Keep the capsules in their original packaging until use.
• Protect from direct heat and sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.