Orlis capsule 120 mg 6_5?s works by preventing the absorption of fat in the food into the intestine.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Orlis capsule 120 mg 6_5?s

Headache severe

Vomiting severe

Unusual tiredness and weakness severe

Tooth problems severe

Trouble sleeping severe

Itching severe

Yellow colored eyes or skin severe

Abdominal pain

abnormal bowel movements

Menstrual changes

Rectal pain

Uses of Orlis capsule 120 mg 6_5?s
What is it prescribed for?

Obesity
Orlis capsule 120 mg 6_5?s is used in the treatment of obesity which is a condition with excessive fat in the body.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The effect of this medicine can be observed in 24 to 48 hours.

Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 48 to 72 hours.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

When not to use?

Allergy
Not recommended in patients with known allergy to Orlis capsule 120 mg 6_5?s .

Chronic malabsorption syndrome
Not recommended in patients with Chronic malabsorption syndrome

Cholestasis
Not recommended in patients with known case of cholestasis.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for pregnant women.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended in breastfeeding women.

General Warnings

Gastrointestinal effects
This medicine may increase the gastrointestinal adverse effects if taken with the meal that contains more than 30% total daily calories from fat (more than 67 g of fat).

Impaired kidney function
This medicine may increase the levels of urinary oxalate in patients and may cause nephrolithiasis and oxalate nephropathy with renal failure. It should be used with caution in patients with the history of kidney impairment. Monitoring of kidney function is necessary.

Impaired liver function
This medicine may cause severe liver injury and which sometimes need liver transplantation.Monitoring of liver function parameters is necessary. Any symptoms of dark urine, light-colored stools, decreased appetite should be reported to the doctor.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it is more than 1 hour after the high-fat meal. Skip the missed dose If it?s almost time for your next dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Warfarin moderate

Antidiabetic medicines moderate

Cyclosporine severe

Disease interactions

severe
Orlis capsule 120 mg 6_5?s may worsen the condition in patients with malabsorption due to the decrease in the absorption of vitamins, minerals, and fats. Therefore not recommended in patients with digestive system disorder and cholestasis.

moderate
Orlis capsule 120 mg 6_5?s should be used with caution in patients with diabetes due to increase in the risk of low blood glucose levels. The dose of antidiabetic medicines should be reduced based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

Take Orlis capsule 120 mg 6_5?s with the high-fat meal. Do not take this medicine if you skip the meal or if the meal contains no fat. Low-calorie, low-fat diet, and exercise are needed to control weight. Take multivitamins like A, D, E, K at bedtime prevent further complications.

Other details

To be taken with food

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

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