Composition | Orlistat |
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Indications | Orlistat is used in?obesity. It should be taken along with a low-calorie diet. |
Uses | Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor. It works in the stomach and small intestine by blocking the absorption of fat from food by blocking enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fat. |
Side effects | Abdominal pain, Fat in stool , Bowel incontinence, Flatus with discharge, Oily spotting, Diarrhoea, Abdominal cramp, Flatulence, Soft stools |