Uses of Lipophage 60mg Capsule
Lipophage 60mg Capsule is used for the treatment or prevention of the following disease(s):
Obesity
Side effects of Lipophage 60mg Capsule
The most common side effects of Lipophage 60mg Capsule are - Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Oily Stools, Flatulence, Gas
These side effects can usually occur in patients. However, these are only indicative and not all patients will experience them.
Precautions while taking Lipophage 60mg Capsule
Do not use Lipophage 60mg Capsule if you are allergic to - Orlistat
If you have heart disease, liver or kidney disease, drug or alcohol addiction, consult your doctor before using Lipophage 60mg Capsule.
If you are allergic to any medicine or food, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Use this medicine under the supervision of your doctor.
To avoid an adverse reaction, consult your doctor if you are already taking other medicines.
Dosage of Lipophage 60mg Capsule
Lipophage 60mg Capsule contains - Orlistat
Orlistat works by blocking chemicals (enzymes) in gut which digest fat, Nearly a third of the fat that you eat is blocked by orlistat. The undigested fat is not absorbed into body and is passed out with your stools (faeces).
Overdose of Lipophage 60mg Capsule
The dosage of Lipophage 60mg Capsule depends on many factors such as the patient age, health, medical condition or history of the patient and many other conditions.
Please use this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
Onset of Action of Lipophage 60mg Capsule
If you forget to take a dose of Lipophage 60mg Capsule, do not take two doses at the same time, there is a risk of overdose.
If you notice any unusual reaction in your body after taking this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or call your local medical emergency number.
Duration of Action of Lipophage 60mg Capsule
Precautions & Warnings
Alcohol
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Pregnancy
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Breastfeeding
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Driving
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Kidney
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Liver
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All substitutes for Lipophage 60mg Capsule
For information purpose only. Refer to a healthcare professionals before consuming any medicines and/or drugs.
Interactions
Drug :-
cyclosporine: Altered cyclosporine absorption.
fat-soluble vitamins: Decreased vitamin absorption, especially vitamin E and betacarotene.
levothyroxine: Possibly decreased levothyroxineb effectiveness, resulting in hypothyroidism.
pravastatin: Potentiated lipid-lowering effect.