Kilfat Tablet 10's belongs to the class of medications called anti-obesity drugs used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Kilfat Tablet 10's is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Obesity is a common condition associated with excessive body fat which in turn increases the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers and heart disease. Intake of more calories than you burn by exercise or daily activities results in obesity.

Kilfat Tablet 10's contains Cetilistat that decreases the absorption and digestion 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, Kilfat Tablet 10's helps in weight loss.

You are advised to take Kilfat Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), runny or liquid stools. Most of these side effects of Kilfat Tablet 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Kilfat Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Kilfat Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. It is not known whether Kilfat Tablet 10's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding women. Kilfat Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime as Kilfat Tablet 10's may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Kilfat Tablet 10's contains Cetilistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Kilfat Tablet 10's works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Cetilistat inhibits pancreatic lipase, an enzyme necessary for the digestion of fats, and thus decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Hence, 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, Kilfat Tablet 10's helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

• Nausea
• Sudden bowel motions
• Flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting
• Oily or fatty stools
• Stomach pain
• Stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools)
• Runny or liquid stools
• Dark urine

If you are allergic to Kilfat Tablet 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you have cholestasis (bile flow from the liver is blocked), chronic malabsorption syndrome, anorexia or bulimia (eating disorder), thyroid disorder, diabetes, or kidney or liver problems, please consult a doctor before taking Kilfat Tablet 10's. Avoid taking Kilfat Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Kilfat Tablet 10's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding women. Kilfat Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. Do regular exercise and maintain a low-fat and low-calorie diet along with Kilfat Tablet 10's for effective results. If you get severe diarrhoea as a side effect, the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill may reduce when taken with Kilfat Tablet 10's. In such cases, use extra contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy. You are advised to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K at bedtime as Kilfat Tablet 10's may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Kilfat Tablet 10's may interact with immunosuppressant (ciclosporin), blood thinner (warfarin), antidiabetic drug (acarbose), thyroid medicine (levothyroxine), medicine for heart rhythm problems (amiodarone), anticonvulsants (lamotrigine), HIV/AIDS drug (atazanavir).

Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid high-fat meals that include butter, meat, dark chocolate, olive oil, nuts and seeds (brazil nuts) with Kilfat Tablet 10's as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on stomach or intestines.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have cholestasis (bile flow from the liver is blocked), chronic malabsorption syndrome, anorexia or bulimia (eating disorder), thyroid disorder, diabetes or kidney or liver problems, please consult a doctor before taking Kilfat Tablet 10's.

• CYCLOSPORINE
• WARFARIN
• ACARBOSE
• LEVOTHYROXINE
• AMIODARONE
• LAMOTRIGINE
• ATAZANAVIR

• Invest in a balanced diet. Do not starve yourself. Make sure you eat lean, clean, and small meals. Eat more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean meats, and low-dairy fat products.
• Drinking plenty of water makes you feel full and helps you avoid food.
• Some people tend to eat more when they are happy, some when they are sad or feeling low. Maintaining a food diary can help you identify your food patterns.
• Avoid distractions while eating. Meals are supposed to be had at the dining table. Having your dinner or lunch in front of the TV, can distract you and get you to consume more.
• Taking a stroll in the garden, or spending 30 minutes of your time doing some light physical activity can be very useful. However, do not over-exert yourself if you feel too tired. 
• Taking the stairs instead of the elevator can also prove helpful in losing weight.
• Sometimes, eating more can be due to a psychological factor or an eating disorder. Make sure you see a psychologist to understand your eating habits better.
• A lot of people benefit from joining a support group for obesity. Find people who you can identify with and speak openly about your struggles.
• Always remember, your weight does not define you. Maintain a healthy body image and be a friend to yourself.

• Certain blood tests are recommended while taking Kilfat Tablet 10's to monitor kidney and liver functioning.
• Regular monitoring of blood sugars is advised as Kilfat Tablet 10's may effect the blood sugar levels.

Obesity: Obesity is a common condition associated with excessive body fat which in turn increases the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers and heart disease. Intake of more calories than you burn by exercise or daily activities results in obesity. Some common causes of obesity include insufficient sleep, growing older, pregnancy, genetics, hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid gland) or polycystic ovary syndrome (imbalance of female reproductive hormones). Proper diet and exercise are advised, along with medication to treat obesity.