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Reviewed By Sureshvarma D , MPharma

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About O-Stat 60 Tablet

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

O-Stat 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. O-Stat 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, O-Stat 60 Tablet helps in weight loss.

Take O-Stat 60 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take O-Stat 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 O-Stat 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 O-Stat 60 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking O-Stat 60 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether O-Stat 60 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding women. O-Stat 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 O-Stat 60 Tablet may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Uses of O-Stat 60 Tablet

Obesity

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Directions for Use

You can take O-Stat 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.

Key Benefits

O-Stat 60 Tablet contains Orlistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. O-Stat 60 Tablet works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. O-Stat 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, O-Stat 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

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to O-Stat 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 O-Stat 60 Tablet . Avoid taking O-Stat 60 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. It is not known whether O-Stat 60 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding women. O-Stat 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 O-Stat 60 Tablet for effective results. If you get severe diarrhoea, the effectiveness of the oral contraceptive pill may reduce when taken with O-Stat 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 O-Stat 60 Tablet may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

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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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Interaction of O-Stat 60 Tablet with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using O-Stat 60 Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

O-Stat 60 Tablet is a Category X pregnancy drug and is considered unsafe for pregnant women as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. So, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking O-Stat 60 Tablet .

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether O-Stat 60 Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, it is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

O-Stat 60 Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Take O-Stat 60 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Take O-Stat 60 Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. O-Stat 60 Tablet may cause kidney stones in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Please consult a doctor if you have kidney problems so that the dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

O-Stat 60 Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established.

FAQs

O-Stat 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. O-Stat 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, O-Stat 60 Tablet helps in weight loss.

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

O-Stat 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 O-Stat 60 Tablet .

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

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

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

3M India Ltd, Concorde Block, UB City, #24, Vittal Mallya Road, Bangalore, Karnataka - 560001 India
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