Vyfat 120 mg Capsule

Vyfat 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 reduce body weight in adults who are overweight or obese, along with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise. Vyfat 120 mg Capsule works in the gut rather than the brain, so it is not an appetite suppressant. It is taken as a capsule and is meant for people whose clinician has decided this higher-strength orlistat option is appropriate.

How it works: Vyfat 120 mg Capsule blocks lipase enzymes in the stomach and intestine, so some of the fat from food is not broken down and is passed out of the body in stool. Because the medicine acts locally in the digestive tract, the capsule works best when taken with meals that contain fat.

Vyfat 120 mg Capsule is the full prescription-strength orlistat capsule, so it is stronger than lower-dose orlistat products. It is usually chosen for adults who need prescription weight-management support and whose doctor feels a 120 mg capsule is appropriate with diet changes. Because it is this higher strength, the effects on fat absorption and digestive side effects may be more noticeable than with lower-strength orlistat options.

• Weight management in adults with obesity
• Weight management in adults with overweight and weight-related risk factors
• Support with calorie-controlled, lower-fat diet therapy
• Adjunct to exercise and lifestyle changes

• Swallow Vyfat 120 mg Capsule whole with water.
• Take it during your meal or up to 1 hour after a meal that contains fat.
• If you skip a meal or eat a meal with no fat, do not take the capsule for that meal.
• Keep the diet lower in fat to reduce oily stools, urgency, and gas.
• Do not open, crush, or chew the capsule unless your prescriber tells you otherwise.
• Use exactly as directed by your doctor; do not take extra capsules to make up for missed weight loss.

Each Vyfat 120 mg Capsule provides 120 mg of orlistat. This strength is commonly taken one capsule three times daily with meals that contain fat, but the exact schedule and whether it is right for you are decided by your doctor. Do not exceed the prescribed amount; the usual maximum is 3 capsules in 24 hours, one with each main meal.

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
• Oily spotting from the rectum
• Gas with discharge
• Urgent bowel movements
• More frequent bowel movements
• Stomach pain or bloating
• Loose stools or diarrhea

• Vyfat 120 mg Capsule is not a weight-loss medicine for cosmetic use and should only be used under medical supervision.
• It works better with a low-fat diet; high-fat meals can worsen oily stools, urgency, and diarrhea.
• Tell your doctor if you have chronic malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis, because orlistat may not be appropriate.
• Use caution if you take diabetes medicines, because weight loss and diet changes may affect blood sugar and medication needs.
• This capsule may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K; your clinician may recommend a multivitamin at a different time of day.
• Tell your doctor about kidney disease, liver problems, or a history of kidney stones before starting Vyfat 120 mg Capsule.
• Alcohol does not directly interact with orlistat, but heavy drinking can work against weight-loss goals and overall health.

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• Cyclosporine
• Levothyroxine
• Acarbose
• Some seizure medicines and other medicines that need normal fat absorption

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