Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet

Composition of Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet

Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet contains Orlistat 120 mg. It belongs to the Lipase inhibitor class of medicines.

Uses of Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet

• Management of obesity/overweight and weight reduction in adults
• as an adjunct to a calorie-restricted
• low-fat diet; helps reduce risk factors associated with excess weight (e.g.
• dyslipidaemia).

Key benefits

• Aids weight loss with diet control
• Reduces absorption of dietary fat
• Helps improve waist circumference and BMI
• May improve lipid profile with weight reduction

How Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet 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 Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet

Tablet/capsule: Take 120 mg three times daily with each main meal containing fat, during or up to 1 hour after the meal. 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 bedtime or at least 2 hours apart.

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 Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet

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

• Oily spotting
• flatulence with discharge
• urgent bowel movements
• increased defecation
• fatty/oily stools
• abdominal pain/cramps
• diarrhoea
• 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 Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Not for use in chronic malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis. Use with caution in patients with history of kidney stones/oxalate nephropathy, liver disease, pancreatitis, hypothyroidism, eating disorders. May reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins—consider multivitamin supplementation. Stop and seek medical help if signs of hepatitis (jaundice, dark urine, persistent nausea) or severe abdominal pain occur.

Do not take Safe Slim 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

Cyclosporine (reduced levels; separate by at least 3 hours and monitor), warfarin/other anticoagulants (vitamin K reduction may alter INR), levothyroxine (risk of hypothyroidism; separate by at least 4 hours and monitor), antiepileptics such as valproate/lamotrigine (reduced seizure control reported), amiodarone (reduced exposure), antiretrovirals (may reduce absorption), fat-soluble vitamin supplements (separate timing)

How to store Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet

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

Expert advice for Safe Slim 120 mg Tablet

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:

LIFELINE HEALTHCARE

Therapeutic class:

Anti-obesity

Drug class:

Lipase inhibitor