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Ultislim 120mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

ORLISTAT-120MG

Uses:

Obesity

Medicinal Benefits:

Ultislim 120mg Tablet contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Ultislim 120mg Tablet works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Ultislim 120mg Tablet decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, making the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Ultislim 120mg Tablet helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

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Ultislim 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. Ultislim 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, Ultislim 120mg Tablet helps in weight loss.

You are not recommended to take Ultislim 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 Ultislim 120mg Tablet. However, please consult a doctor before taking Ultislim 120mg Tablet with any other medicines.

Ultislim 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 Ultislim 120mg Tablet.

Ultislim 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 Ultislim 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 Ultislim 120mg Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on stomach or intestines.

You are recommended to use Ultislim 120mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, avoid taking Ultislim 120mg Tablet for more than 6 months. If you do not notice weight loss after taking Ultislim 120mg Tablet for 12 weeks, please consult a doctor.

You are recommended to take multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime or at least 2 hours after taking Ultislim 120mg Tablet. Generally, Ultislim 120mg Tablet may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body. Therefore, your doctor may advise you to take multivitamins.