Orlean 120 Capsule

Orlean 120 Capsule is a prescription weight-loss medicine that contains orlistat 120 mg in each capsule. It belongs to a class of drugs called lipase inhibitors, which help reduce the amount of fat your body absorbs from food. Orlean 120 Capsule is used along with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and regular physical activity to help adults with obesity or weight-related health concerns lose and maintain weight.

How it works: Orlistat in Orlean 120 Capsule works in the gut, not in the brain. It blocks enzymes that break down dietary fat, so some of the fat from meals passes out of the body instead of being absorbed.

Orlean 120 Capsule is the higher-strength orlistat capsule compared with Orlean 60 Capsule. Because it contains 120 mg per capsule, it is typically chosen for adults whom a doctor has assessed as appropriate for prescription-strength treatment rather than the lower-strength option. It does not work like a stimulant, so you usually notice its effect through reduced fat absorption rather than a sudden feeling of appetite suppression.

• Weight loss in adults with obesity
• Weight management in adults who need to lose body weight
• Helping prevent weight regain after initial weight loss
• Support with calorie-controlled, lower-fat diet plans

• Swallow the capsule whole with water.
• Take Orlean 120 Capsule during a meal or up to 1 hour after eating.
• Skip the dose if you skip the meal or the meal has no fat.
• Follow a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet while using this capsule.
• Do not take more than one capsule with each main meal.
• If you are using a multivitamin, take it at bedtime or at least 2 hours before or after Orlean 120 Capsule.

Each Orlean 120 Capsule provides 120 mg of orlistat. The usual prescription use is 1 capsule with each main meal that contains fat, up to 3 capsules in 24 hours, but your doctor decides the exact schedule for you. This higher-strength capsule is not a starter dose for everyone, and it should be used exactly as directed.

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, which can be more noticeable with Orlean 120 Capsule
• Increased bowel movements
• Urgency to have a bowel movement
• Loose stools or diarrhea
• Gas with oily discharge
• Abdominal pain or discomfort
• Difficulty controlling bowel movements

• Use only if a doctor has prescribed Orlean 120 Capsule and advised that the 120 mg strength is appropriate for you.
• A high-fat meal can increase stomach and bowel side effects with this capsule.
• This medicine can reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, so a multivitamin may be needed at a different time of day.
• Tell your clinician if you have chronic malabsorption syndrome or gallbladder problems.
• Use caution if you take blood thinners, diabetes medicines, or thyroid medicine.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using Orlean 120 Capsule.
• Do not rely on this capsule alone; diet and exercise are part of treatment.

• Warfarin and other anticoagulants
• Cyclosporine
• Levothyroxine
• Amiodarone
• Some diabetes medicines, including insulin and oral agents

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