Orligal

Common use

Orligal сapsule is used for management of obesity. It helps to lose weight along with an individualized low-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise in people with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or heart disease.

Dosage and direction

Orligal сapsule should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water immediately before, during or up to one hour after the main meal. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose of orlistat should be omitted. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions

Talk to your doctor if: You are a Type 2 diabetic or thyroid patient; You have kidney disease; You are on any medication to treat fits; You are on any other medication or supplements.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to orlistat or any other component of Orligal capsule; If you have severe malabsorption disorder, a condition in which your body isn’t able to take in many of the nutrients from the food you eat; If you have or had a liver disease; If you are pregnant or breastfeeding mother; Not recommended for children below 18 years of age.

Possible side effect

Flu; Headache; Decreased blood sugar level than normal; Upper respiratory infection; Abdominal pain/discomfort; Flatulence; Liquid stools.

Drug interaction

Orligal capsule can decrease the effect of medicines used to modify immune response such as ciclosporin when used concomitantly; Medicine used in the treatment of diabetes such as Acarbose should not be given concomitantly with Orligal; Orligal capsule increases the effect of medicines used to thin the blood such as warfarin or any other anticoagulants and can lead to increased risk of bleeding; The absorption of fat soluble vitamin (A,D,K,E) is impaired when used along with Orligal; Effect of amiodarone (used to treat irregular heart beat) is decreased when used concomitantly with Orligal; Medicines used to treat fits such as valproate, lamotrigine effect is altered when taken along with Orligal capsule.

Missed dose

If you missed any dose of Orligal capsule, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Overdose

If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Storage

Store at temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect it from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children and pets.