Lipocut 120 Mg Capsule

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2268

USA Brand Name

Alli

Strength

120mg

Generic Name

Orlistat

Manufacturer

Lupin, India

## Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)

## What Is The Generic Name For Lipocut 120 Mg?

Orlistat is the generic version for Lipocut 120 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)?

Alli

## About Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)

Lipocut 120 mg contains an active ingredient, Orlistat, which is used in the treatment of Obesity and is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Lupin (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lipocut 120 mg.

## Strength :

Lipocut 120 mg contains an active ingredient, Orlistat, 120 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)?

Lipocut 120 mg is used in the treatment of:

Obesity

Obesity

## How Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat) Works?

Lipocut 120 mg has an active ingredient, Orlistat. It basically inhibits enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fats in the intestine. As a result, it prevents the digestion and absorption of fats in the intestine.

## Before You Use Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Orlistat

You do not have any Serious Illness

Your doctor knows about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)?

You should not take Lipocut 120 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Poor Absorption Issues

Have Severe Liver/Kidney/Pancreatic Ailments

Have Diabetes Mellitus

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy To The Tablet

Have any Kidney/Liver/Pancreatic Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Have any other Dysfunction or Disease

## Dosage :

Lipocut 120 mg contains an active ingredient, Orlistat , which is used in the treatment of Obesity. It is available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time as age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Lipocut 120 mg at a fixed time with food as instructed by your Doctor. Try to take it regularly by time for better effects. You should not take low fat diet and also not a very high fat diet.

## How Much Of The Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat) to Be Used?

Lipocut 120 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Lipocut 120 mg.

## How To Take The Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)?

Lipocut 120 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not try to chew or crush it. It is better to take it with food. Lipocut 120 mg is preferably taken regularly once daily and multivitamins should be taken while this therapy.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)?

You are always advised to take Lipocut 120 mg as prescribed by your doctor. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. You are not advised to take it in larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose ?

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose?

You should try to take every dose of Lipocut 120 mg at a fixed time. A missed dose of Lipocut 120 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Lipocut 120 Mg (Orlistat)?

Headache

Bowel incontinence

Flatus with discharge

Oily spotting

Diarrhoea

Abdominal cramps

Flatulence

Soft stools

Vomiting

Unusual Tiredness and Weakness

Tooth Problems

Trouble Sleeping

Itching

Yellow Colored Eyes or Skin

Abnormal Bowel Movements

Menstrual Change

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Lipocut 120 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on other medication or Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Cyclosporin

Antidiabetic Drugs

Warfarin

## Warning And Precaution:

Lipocut 120 mg can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Diabetes

Malabsorption

Cholestasis

Gasterointestinal diseases

Liver/Kidney Diseases

Always consult your doctor to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from all these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

You should take multivitamins like A, D, E, and K at bedtime to prevent further complications

Keep monitoring your whole Blood Cell Count, Glucose Levels

Regular Exercise will help you in reducing your weight

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications :

Lipocut 120 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not Skip the meal or do not take low fat diet while taking Orlistat.

## Storage :

Store the Lipocut 120 mg at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.