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O-Stat 60 Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

ORLISTAT-60MG

Uses:

Obesity

Medicinal 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.

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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.

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