Description
Orlistat 120mg
Orlistat 120mg capsule is a prescription-only weight loss aid for adult patients with a BMI over 30. It works by preventing the body from absorbing just under 30% of dietary fat from your food; it does not suppress your appetite. Unlike an appetite suppressant, the drug reduces the amount of fat absorbed by your body from your food. This active ingredient is what’s known as a dietary fat binder. Contrary to popular belief, it does not bind to the fat in the food, rather it binds to the enzymes in your stomach that break down fats.
Orlistat attaches to the stomach enzyme lipase, effectively blocking it from breaking down and digesting some fat molecules. This then causes approximately one-third of the fat in the meal not to be absorbed and pass through your system. It blocks fats from being broken down in the body so that they cannot be absorbed, and are instead passed through your digestive system. Undigested fat is then expelled from your body when you use the toilet, as fatty or oily stools. It is essential to maintain a low-calorie diet and undertake regular exercise when using Orlistat.
Orlistat 120mg tablets are available in different quantities. Generic Orlistat is a medication that should be taken three times a day, before each meal. The most common dosage is one capsule to be taken three times a day. Orlistat comes in capsule form with each capsule containing 120mg of the active ingredient orlistat. You should take orlistat exactly as your doctor tells you to, and not change the dose. You should avoid eating foods that contain over 30% fat and try to spread your daily amount of protein, carbohydrate, and fat evenly over three main meals. Orlistat can sometimes cause side effects. Orlistat is not safe for everyone.
