Orligal 120mg Tablet Substitute

Orligal 120mg Tablet contains Orlistat that works in the small intestine and stomach and inhibits the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Orligal 120mg Tablet decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, which makes the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Orligal 120mg Tablet helps in weight loss.

You are not recommended to take Orligal 120mg Tablet with ciclosporin (used for organ transplant rejections, severe rheumatoid arthritis) as it may reduce the effectiveness of ciclosporin. However, if you are supposed to take both the medicines, you are advised to take ciclosporin after 3 hours of taking Orligal 120mg Tablet. However, please consult a doctor before taking Orligal 120mg Tablet with any other medicines.

Orligal 120mg Tablet may cause kidney stones in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Therefore, if you have any kidney problems, please inform your doctor before taking Orligal 120mg Tablet.

Orligal 120mg Tablet should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of low blood sugar levels. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Orligal 120mg Tablet so that the dose of antidiabetic medicine may be adjusted accordingly.

You are recommended to avoid high fat meals that includes butter, meat, dark chocolate, olive oil, nuts and seeds (brazil nuts) with Orligal 120mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on stomach or intestines.