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Orlip-X 60 Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TabletS
Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma
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Composition :

ORLISTAT-60MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Precia Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Orlip-X 60 Tablet

Orlip-X 60 Tablet belongs to the class of medication called anti-obesity drugs used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlip-X 60 Tablet 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.

Orlip-X 60 Tablet contains Orlistat which works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that break down fat which is absorbed by the body. Orlip-X 60 Tablet decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the feces, which makes the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, Orlip-X 60 Tablet helps in weight loss.

Take Orlip-X 60 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Orlip-X 60 Tablet 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), and runny or liquid stools. Most of these side effects of Orlip-X 60 Tablet 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 Orlip-X 60 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Orlip-X 60 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Orlip-X 60 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding women. Orlip-X 60 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K at bedtime as Orlip-X 60 Tablet may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Uses of Orlip-X 60 Tablet

Obesity

Directions for Use

You can take Orlip-X 60 Tablet just before, during or up to 1 hour after meals as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water daily at the same time for effective results. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Orlip-X 60 Tablet contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. Orlip-X 60 Tablet works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Orlip-X 60 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, Orlip-X 60 Tablet helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Orlip-X 60 Tablet
Managing back pain as a side effect of medication requires a combination of self-care techniques, lifestyle modifications, and medical interventions. Here are the steps:
  • Talk to your doctor about your back pain and potential medication substitutes or dose changes.
  • Try yoga or Pilates and other mild stretching exercises to increase flexibility and strengthen your back muscles.
  • To lessen the tension on your back, sit and stand upright and maintain proper posture.
  • To alleviate discomfort and minimize inflammation, apply heat or cold packs to the afflicted area.
  • Under your doctor's supervision, think about taking over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
  • Make ergonomic adjustments to your workspace and daily activities to reduce strain on your back.
  • To handle tension that could make back pain worse, try stress-reduction methods like deep breathing or meditation.
  • Use pillows and a supportive mattress to keep your spine in the right posture as you sleep.
  • Back discomfort can worsen by bending, twisting, and heavy lifting.
  • Speak with a physical therapist to create a customized training regimen to increase back strength and flexibility.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
  • Rest well; get enough sleep. This helps the body fight infection.
  • Keep yourself hydrated by drinking enough water and other fluids.
  • Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, mouth or nose.
  • Wear a mask whilst going out.
  • Warm steam or a hot shower may help with nose secretions.
  • Avoid contact with others to prevent contamination.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Increased defectaion can bother you, and if this happens without a specific reason, consult your doctor.
  • Avoid infections that may frequently occur by maintaining good hygiene if you have an issue of frequent bowel movements.
  • Do not eat fibre-containing foods, nuts and caffeine that make you feel like defecating.
  • Stay calm and do not smoke or drink alcohol, as it can worsen your condition.
  • Contract specific muscles near the anus that help to stop releasing the stool.
  • Try to stand or lie down instead of sitting for long hours if you have defecation urgency.
  • Boost immunity with vitamins by including foods rich in vitamins C (citrus fruits, bell peppers) and D (fortified milk, fatty fish).
  • Eat omega-3 rich foods like fatty fish like salmon, tuna, and sardines to reduce inflammation.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to thin mucus and aid drainage.
  • Consider probiotic-rich foods like yogurt to potentially help prevent future ear infections.
  • Limit dairy and sugar intake to manage mucus production.
  • Sleep with head elevated by using extra pillows to facilitate fluid drainage.
  • Apply warm compress for temporary pain relief.
  • Wash hands frequently to prevent spreading germs.
  • Use a humidifier to add moisture to the air to help with congestion and ear pressure.
  • Avoid secondhand smoke to reduce risk of ear infections.
  • Consult your doctor before making significant dietary or lifestyle changes, especially if taking medication for ear infection.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Orlip-X 60 Tablet 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 Orlip-X 60 Tablet . Avoid taking Orlip-X 60 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. It is not known whether Orlip-X 60 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding women. Orlip-X 60 Tablet 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 Orlip-X 60 Tablet for effective results. If you get severe diarrhoea, the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill may reduce when taken with Orlip-X 60 Tablet . In such cases, use extra contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy. You are advised to take multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime as Orlip-X 60 Tablet may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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OrlistatKetoconazole
Severe
OrlistatCalcitriol
Severe

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OrlistatKetoconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlip-X 60 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ketoconazole and Orlip-X 60 Tablet can increase the risk of developing liver damage.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketoconazole and Orlip-X 60 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain, unusual bleeding, skin rash, lack of appetite, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OrlistatCalcitriol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlip-X 60 Tablet:
Co-administration of Orlip-X 60 Tablet with Calcitriol may reduce the levels of Calcitriol which can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction, Calcitriol can be taken with Orlip-X 60 Tablet when prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OrlistatLeflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlip-X 60 Tablet:
Co-administration of leflunomide and Orlip-X 60 Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Leflunomide and Orlip-X 60 Tablet can lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
OrlistatCiclosporin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlip-X 60 Tablet:
Coadministration of Ciclosporin with Orlip-X 60 Tablet can reduce the levels and effects of Ciclosporin.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Orlip-X 60 Tablet and Ciclosporin, you can take these medicines together when prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
OrlistatLomitapide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlip-X 60 Tablet:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Orlip-X 60 Tablet can increase the risk of developing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lomitapide and Orlip-X 60 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken when advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OrlistatMipomersen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlip-X 60 Tablet:
Co-administration of Mipomersen and Orlip-X 60 Tablet can increase the risk of developing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Mipomersen and Orlip-X 60 Tablet can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, unusual bleeding, skin rash, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-coloured urine, light-coloured stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
OrlistatTeriflunomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Orlip-X 60 Tablet:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and nintedanib can increase the risk of developing liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Teriflunomide and Nintedanib can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, joint pain, unusual bleeding, skin rash, loss of appetite, fatigue, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Maintain a low-fat diet. Prefer skim milk and fat-free or low-fat dairy products.
  • Avoid red meat and include lean meat such as salmon and chicken.
  • Eat a healthy diet that includes fruits, vegetables, lean protein and whole grains.
  • Avoid fried foods, fast food, instant food, pasta, burger, noodles and cookies.
  • Limit your sugar intake as excess sugar is stored as fat in the body.
  • Do not skip meals for reducing weight but instead take balanced meals.
  • Do regular exercise such as swimming, cycling, walking or dancing for a minimum of 20 to 30 minutes every day.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIOBESITY DRUG

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Veda Maddala

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Sureshvarma D

Reviewed By

Sureshvarma D

MPharma

Last Updated

Aug 20, 2024 | 12:53 PM IST

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FAQs

Orlip-X 60 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. Orlip-X 60 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, Orlip-X 60 Tablet helps in weight loss.

You are not recommended to take Orlip-X 60 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 Orlip-X 60 Tablet . However, please consult a doctor before taking Orlip-X 60 Tablet with any other medicines.

Orlip-X 60 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 Orlip-X 60 Tablet .

Orlip-X 60 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 Orlip-X 60 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 Orlip-X 60 Tablet as it may increase the risk of adverse effects on stomach or intestines.

You are recommended to use Orlip-X 60 Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, avoid taking Orlip-X 60 Tablet for more than 6 months. If you do not notice weight loss after taking Orlip-X 60 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 Orlip-X 60 Tablet . Generally, Orlip-X 60 Tablet may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body. Therefore, your doctor may advise you to take multivitamins.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CICLOSPORIN
  • WARFARIN
  • ACARBOSE
  • LEVOTHYROXINE
  • AMIODARONE
  • LAMOTRIGINE
  • ATAZANAVIR

Special Advise

  • Certain blood tests are recommended while taking Orlip-X 60 Tablet to monitor kidney and liver functioning.
  • Regular monitoring of blood sugars is advised as Orlip-X 60 Tablet may affect the blood sugar levels.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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.

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