O-Stat 120 Capsule

O-Stat 120 Capsule is a prescription weight-loss medicine that contains orlistat 120 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the lipase inhibitor class and is used together with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet to help manage obesity and support weight loss. O-Stat 120 Capsule is not a stimulant and does not suppress appetite; it works in the gut to reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs.

How it works: Orlistat in O-Stat 120 Capsule blocks enzymes in your intestines that break down dietary fat. As a result, some of the fat from food passes through the body instead of being absorbed, which can lower calorie intake when the capsule is taken with meals.

O-Stat 120 Capsule is the higher-strength orlistat capsule compared with O-Stat 60 Capsule. Because each capsule contains 120 mg, it is generally the strength a clinician may choose when a patient needs the prescription-strength form for weight management and can follow a low-fat meal plan. It may be more likely to cause digestive side effects if meals are high in fat, so it is meant for people a doctor has already assessed.

• Weight management in adults with obesity
• Weight loss support along with diet and exercise
• Helping reduce fat absorption from meals
• Long-term weight management plan under medical supervision

• Take O-Stat 120 Capsule exactly as prescribed, usually with each main meal that contains fat.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not open, crush, or chew it.
• Take it during the meal or up to 1 hour after eating.
• If you skip a meal or eat a meal with no fat, you may not need to take that dose.
• Follow a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet while using O-Stat 120 Capsule to lower side effects.
• Do not take more capsules than your doctor recommends.

Each O-Stat 120 Capsule provides orlistat 120 mg per capsule. The usual prescription schedule is one capsule with each main meal, up to 3 times a day, and the maximum is 3 capsules in 24 hours. Your doctor decides whether this higher-strength capsule is appropriate for you based on your health, diet, and weight-loss goals.

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
• gas with oily spotting
• urgent or more frequent bowel movements
• loose stools or diarrhea
• stomach pain or cramping
• difficulty controlling bowel movements
• more digestive side effects if meals are high in fat

• Use O-Stat 120 Capsule only if your clinician has recommended the prescription-strength 120 mg capsule.
• A low-fat diet is important; high-fat meals can make bowel side effects more likely.
• This medicine may reduce absorption of vitamins A, D, E, and K, so a daily multivitamin may be advised, usually at bedtime.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, gallbladder problems, or chronic malabsorption.
• Do not use it if you are pregnant, and ask your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Alcohol does not treat weight loss and should be used cautiously if it triggers unhealthy eating habits or stomach upset.
• If you are taking diabetes medicines, your blood sugar may change as weight loss progresses, so monitoring may be needed.

• warfarin and other blood thinners
• cyclosporine
• levothyroxine
• antiepileptic medicines such as valproate or carbamazepine
• fat-soluble vitamin supplements if taken at the same time

Store O-Stat 120 Capsule at room temperature in a dry place, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light, and keep it in the original strip/box until use.