Vyfat

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Orlistat60 mg, 120 mg capsules available by brand names Xenical 60 mg, 120 mg capsules (international)and Vyfat 60 mg, 120 mg capsules(national) is an anti-obesity medicine.

Uses:

Xenical 60 mg, 120 mg capsulesis a gastrointestinal agent. It is used as a weight loss medicine. The medicine when taken under prescription with exercise and less calorie diet helps in losing weight. The drug is prescribed to the people who are obese and have obesity related problems such as high blood pressure, heart disease or diabetes. It also helps maintaining the lost weight by not gaining it back.

Orlistat 60 mg, 120 mg capsules blocks the breaking down of fat molecules into small molecules which are then absorbed by the body. When the fat molecules are not broken down, the body do not absorb them and they are passed as it is out of your body by bowel movement. When the fat molecules are not absorbed your weight does not increase.

 

Dosage:

Dosage of Vyfat 60 mg, 120 mg capsulesdepends upon the weight a person needs to loose. General dosage prescribed is as follows:

60 mg or 120 mg thrice a day after meal containing fat. If the meal has been skipped, medicine should also be skipped. When the treatment is going on, individual should take reduced calories diet.

 

Side effects:

Side effects caused by Vyfat 60 mg, 120 mg capsules are both major and minor. In case you experience major and persisting side effects, consult your doctor.

• Nausea
• Allergies such as itching, shortness of breath, swelling in feet
• Tiredness
• Severe pain in stomach
• Decreased/painful urination
• Appetite loss
• Dark coloured urine
• Jaundice
• Severe pain in back
• Fatty/ loose stools
• Increased/ uncontrolled bowel movements
• Gas
• Oily discharge

 

Precautions and measures:

Side effects caused by Orlistat 60 mg, 120 mg capsules are due to increased bowel movements. Most of the times they do not require any medical help but certain precautionary steps should be taken such as:

• Inform your doctor prior if you are allergic to the drug to avoid any future contradictions.
• Inform your doctor beforehand if you suffer from any kind of digestion problem or gall bladder problems as the drug will make your symptoms worse.
• If you have kidney problems such as kidney stones, tell your doctor.
• If you have diabetes, the medicine may improve your blood sugar. Inform your doctor as he needs to adjust your medicine for diabetes.
• If you are pregnant that this medicine is not recommended for you. Inform your doctor about your condition to avoid any harm to yourunborn child.
• Tell your doctor if you are lactating.
• The medicine is not recommended for children below 12 years of age.

 

Benefits:

Benefits of Orlistat 60 mg, 120 mg capsules are:

• Effective drug for weight loss.
• Can be used if patients have any other problems too.
• Easy to store.

 

Storage:

• Vyfat 60 mg, 120 mg capsules should be stored at room temperature (15-30 degree centigrade).
• Keep away from children’s reach.

Do not use if expired.