Olisat 120 mg Capsule

Composition of Olisat 120 mg Capsule

Olisat 120 mg Capsule contains Orlistat 120 mg (hard gelatin capsule). It belongs to the Gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Olisat 120 mg Capsule

• Management of obesity/overweight for weight loss and weight maintenance in adults
• as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet; helps reduce risk of weight regain and may improve obesity-related risk factors (e.g.
• dyslipidemia).

Key benefits

• Aids weight loss with diet
• Helps maintain weight after loss
• Reduces absorption of dietary fat
• May improve lipid profile and metabolic risk factors

How Olisat 120 mg Capsule works

Orlistat inhibits gastric and pancreatic lipases in the gut, preventing breakdown and absorption of about 30% of dietary fat. The unabsorbed fat is excreted in stools, leading to reduced calorie intake and weight loss.

How to take Olisat 120 mg Capsule

Oral capsule. Take 120 mg three times daily with each main meal containing fat, during the meal or up to 1 hour after. Skip the dose if a meal is missed or contains no fat. Follow a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet; take a multivitamin (A, D, E, K) at least 2 hours before/after or at bedtime.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Olisat 120 mg Capsule

Most side effects of Olisat are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Oily spotting
• flatulence with discharge
• urgent bowel movements
• oily/fatty stools
• increased defecation
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• fecal incontinence
• headache

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Olisat 120 mg Capsule

Warnings and precautions

May cause gastrointestinal fat-related effects, especially with high-fat meals. Rare severe liver injury reported—seek care for jaundice, dark urine, severe abdominal pain, fatigue. Not recommended in chronic malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis. Use with caution in patients with history of kidney stones/oxalate nephropathy; maintain hydration. Monitor INR closely if on warfarin. In diabetes, weight loss may require adjustment of antidiabetic medicines. Not for use in pregnancy; stop if pregnant.

Do not take Olisat if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (may alter INR via vitamin K reduction), Cyclosporine (reduced levels—separate by at least 3 hours and monitor), Levothyroxine (hypothyroidism risk—separate by at least 4 hours and monitor TSH), Antiepileptics such as valproate/lamotrigine (reduced absorption—monitor seizures), Amiodarone (reduced levels), Fat-soluble vitamins and beta-carotene (reduced absorption), Antiretrovirals (reduced exposure—consult specialist)

How to store Olisat 120 mg Capsule

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from moisture and light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Olisat 120 mg Capsule

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Keep your follow-up appointments and any monitoring blood tests.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOCON LTD`

Therapeutic class:

Anti-obesity agent

Drug class:

Gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor