Orlean 60 Capsule

Orlean 60 Capsule is a prescription weight-loss medicine containing orlistat 60 mg in each capsule. It belongs to the lipase inhibitor class and is used to help manage obesity and excess body weight, usually along with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and regular physical activity. Orlean 60 Capsule does not work like a stimulant or appetite suppressant; it works in the gut to reduce fat absorption.

How it works: Orlistat in Orlean 60 Capsule blocks enzymes in the intestine that normally break down fat from food. When less fat is digested, less fat is absorbed into the body and more passes out in the stool.

Orlean 60 Capsule is the lower-strength orlistat capsule compared with Orlean 120 Capsule. This 60 mg capsule may be considered for people who need a more cautious or doctor-directed approach to fat blocking, and it can be easier to tolerate for some patients than the higher strength. A clinician may choose Orlean 60 Capsule based on body weight goals, diet, and side-effect risk.

• Weight loss support in adults with excess body weight
• Help with long-term weight management
• Adjunct to a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet
• Support for improving weight-related health risks

• Take Orlean 60 Capsule exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Swallow the capsule whole with water.
• Take it during a meal that contains fat or within 1 hour after eating.
• If you skip a meal or the meal has no fat, you may skip that dose.
• Do not take more capsules than your doctor recommends.
• Keep fat intake moderate and spread across meals to reduce stomach side effects.

Each Orlean 60 Capsule contains orlistat 60 mg. The usual use is one capsule with each main meal that contains fat, up to 3 capsules in 24 hours, but the prescriber decides the exact regimen for the individual patient. Because this is a lower-strength orlistat capsule, it is not the same as the 120 mg form and should be used only under medical guidance.

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 or diarrhea
• Gas with discharge
• Urgent need to have a bowel movement
• Abdominal discomfort or cramping
• More stomach side effects if meals are high in fat

• Use only if a clinician has assessed you for weight-management treatment.
• This capsule is less likely to cause side effects than higher-strength orlistat for some people, but oily stools and diarrhea can still happen, especially with high-fat meals.
• Take a multivitamin containing vitamins A, D, E, and K at a separate time, since orlistat can reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
• Tell your doctor if you have gallbladder problems, chronic malabsorption, or eating disorders.
• Use caution if you take medicines for diabetes or thyroid disease, because weight loss may affect your dose needs.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Avoid very high-fat meals, which can worsen stomach and bowel side effects.

• Cyclosporine
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Levothyroxine
• Amiodarone
• Some antiepileptic medicines

Store Orlean 60 Capsule in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep the strip or box tightly closed.