Obelit 120 mg Capsule

Obelit 120 mg Capsule is a prescription weight-loss medicine that contains 120 mg of orlistat in each capsule. It belongs to the lipase inhibitor class and is used to help manage body weight in adults, along with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and regular physical activity. Obelit 120 mg Capsule is not a stimulant and does not work like appetite suppressants. It is intended for people whose doctor has decided that the 120 mg strength is appropriate for their weight-management plan.

How it works: Orlistat in Obelit 120 mg Capsule blocks some of the enzymes in your gut that break down dietary fat. As a result, part of the fat from a meal passes through the body without being absorbed, which can lower calorie intake when you follow a low-fat diet.

Obelit 120 mg Capsule is the higher-strength version compared with Obelit 60 mg Capsule. Doctors may choose Obelit 120 mg Capsule when a stronger prescription-strength orlistat option is needed and the patient has been assessed for treatment, diet adherence, and suitability. Because it is the 120 mg capsule, it is generally used under medical supervision and is not the same as the lower-strength over-the-counter style option.

• Weight management in adults
• Support for a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet
• Help with obesity treatment plans
• Adjunct to exercise and lifestyle changes

• Swallow Obelit 120 mg Capsule whole with water.
• Take it during your meal or up to 1 hour after eating a fat-containing meal.
• If you skip a meal or your meal contains no fat, skip that dose.
• Do not take extra capsules to make up for a missed dose.
• Follow a low-fat diet, because high-fat meals can worsen stomach and bowel side effects.
• Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the schedule on your own.

Each Obelit 120 mg Capsule provides 120 mg of orlistat. The dose is commonly taken with each main meal that contains fat, up to 3 times daily, but the exact schedule and whether you should use this higher strength are decided by your doctor. Do not exceed 3 capsules in 24 hours unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.

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

Common side effects of Orlistat may include:

• Oily spotting or oily discharge
• Loose stools or diarrhea
• Gas with discharge
• Urgent or frequent bowel movements
• Abdominal pain or cramping
• Trouble controlling bowel movements
• These stomach and bowel effects can be more noticeable with Obelit 120 mg Capsule, especially after higher-fat meals

• Use only if your doctor has determined that Obelit 120 mg Capsule is appropriate for you.
• A low-fat diet is important; high-fat meals can increase oily stools and other digestive side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you have gallbladder problems, chronic malabsorption, or a history of kidney stones.
• This medicine may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K; a multivitamin may be recommended at a different time of day.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, especially blood thinners, diabetes medicines, and thyroid medicine.
• Do not use this capsule if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy unless your clinician specifically instructs otherwise.
• Do not drive or do activities requiring alertness if you feel weak, dizzy, or unwell after taking it.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Cyclosporine
• Levothyroxine
• Acarbose
• Fat-soluble vitamin supplements or multivitamins taken at the same time

Store Obelit 120 mg Capsule in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and out of reach of children.