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Orlistat (Oral—Local)

Brand Names : Xenical

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Lipase inhibitor
Description

Orlistat (OR-li-stat) is used as an aid to help you lose weight. The medicine prevents the digestion of some of the fat you eat. Fats that are not digested cannot be absorbed and therefore do not contribute calories. To give the greatest weight loss, orlistat must be used with a weight-reduction diet.

Orlistat is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

    Oral
  • Capsules (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Xenical

† Not commercially available in Canada.


   

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