Lipocut 120 mg Capsule

Lipocut 120 mg Capsule is a prescription weight-loss medicine that contains 120 mg of orlistat in each capsule. It belongs to the anti-obesity drug class and is used along with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet to help manage weight in adults who are overweight or have obesity. Lipocut 120 mg Capsule works in the gut rather than acting like a stimulant appetite suppressant. This Lupin, India capsule is intended for people whose doctor has decided they need the higher-strength orlistat option.

How it works: Orlistat in Lipocut 120 mg Capsule blocks some of the fat-digesting enzymes in the intestine, so part of the fat you eat is not absorbed and leaves the body in the stool. Because the medicine works inside the digestive tract, the capsule should be taken with meals to match the fat in the food.

Lipocut 120 mg Capsule is the higher-strength orlistat capsule compared with Lipocut 60 mg Capsule. The 120 mg strength is typically chosen when a clinician wants the prescription-strength version of orlistat for a patient who has been assessed as an appropriate candidate for this treatment. It does not work faster because it is stronger; it mainly provides the standard prescription dose per capsule.

• Weight loss in adults
• Weight management with a reduced-calorie diet
• Help maintaining weight loss after losing weight
• Lowering the amount of dietary fat absorbed
• Support for lifestyle-based obesity treatment

• Swallow the Lipocut 120 mg Capsule whole with water; do not open, crush, or chew it.
• Take it with each main meal that contains fat, or within 1 hour after eating.
• If a meal is skipped or contains no fat, do not take a dose for that meal.
• Follow a reduced-calorie, lower-fat eating plan while using Lipocut 120 mg Capsule.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose.
• Limit fat intake because very high-fat meals can worsen stomach and bowel side effects.

Each Lipocut 120 mg Capsule provides 120 mg of orlistat per capsule. This prescription-strength dose may be taken up to 3 times daily with meals, and the usual maximum is 360 mg per day. Your doctor decides whether this higher-strength capsule is appropriate for you based on your weight-loss plan and health status.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Orlistat may include:

• Oily or fatty stools
• Loose stools
• More frequent bowel movements
• Gas with discharge
• Urgent need to have a bowel movement
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Stomach upset, which can be more noticeable if the meal is high in fat

• Use only if your doctor has assessed you for prescription orlistat therapy; Lipocut 120 mg Capsule is the higher-strength capsule.
• A very high-fat meal can increase oily stools, urgency, and leakage.
• Take a daily multivitamin if your clinician recommends it, since orlistat can reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
• Tell your doctor if you have gallbladder problems, malabsorption syndrome, kidney disease, or a history of kidney stones.
• Tell your prescriber about any thyroid medicine, blood thinners, diabetes medicines, or seizure medicines you use.
• Alcohol does not directly interact with orlistat, but heavy drinking can make weight management harder and may worsen stomach upset in some people.
• This capsule is not meant for children unless specifically prescribed by a specialist.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Cyclosporine
• Levothyroxine
• Acarbose
• Some seizure medicines

Store Lipocut 120 mg Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.