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Healthylife Product InformationThis product is a Prescription Only Medicine (S4) in a 120mg dose. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients, or if you have any other health condition, seek medical advice before taking this medicine. For additional information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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No, Healthylife does not provide a prescription for Orlistat. Without it, your doctor can safely prescribe this or any other similar medicine, and Healthylife can provide a medicine for you without requiring a prescription. However, if you have read the directions for use and the leaflet “Ask your doctor” in the pack, you may rely on the information contained within the product information for the safe use of medical advice. For additional information, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Healthylife Product Prescription OnlyOrlistat 120mg is used to aid weight loss in overweight adults. It is used in combination with a reduced calorie diet and a low-fat or reduced-calorie diet, for example, that targets fat intake. Orlistat works by blocking some of the fat that you eat, helping you to lose weight. It is not suitable for everyone. Side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach pain or blood in the stool, and flushing.
Orlistat works by blocking some of the fat in the body that you eat. This fat is absorbed by your body and helps to decrease your calorie intake. You may find that Orlistat helps to aid weight loss in overweight adults.
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Healthylife Product GuideThis guide is intended to be a general guide toalupotek individual caution where appropriate. It does not contain all the medicines that potentially work for your needs. If you have any concerns about any medication, please read the label. It does not contain all the available information about orlistat. If you require any additional information or questions, please do not feel free to contact us.
MedicineThis guide states whether Orlistat is safe for you. It does not specify the dose of Orlistat you are taking. Orlistat is available as Capsules. Orlistat 120mg Capsules are for use with diet. Orlistat is available as Capsules with a daily dose of 60mg. The maximum daily dose is 120mg.
Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary
The on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Sustiva Redustat contains the active ingredient orlistat. It is used to help people lose weight.
Sustiva Redustat is used for the treatment of overweight and obese adults (overweight and obese-BMI) with or without a BMI over 30 kg/m2.
Sustiva Redustat is a medicine which belongs to a group of medicines called antidiabetic medicines.
Sustiva Redustat is a non-steroidal medicine. The active ingredient is orlistat. Each tablet of Sustiva Redustat is a capsule with the following contents:
Capsules containing orlistat
2. Capsules containing orlistat (redustat)
3. Capsules containing orlistat (orlistat hydrochloride)
4. Capsules containing orlistat hydrochloride (orlistat potassium)
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6. Capsules containing orlistat and orlistat
7. Capsules containing orlistat and/or orlistat hydrochloride (orlistat)
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10. Capsules containing orlistat (orlistat)
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Do not use if you have ever had an allergic reaction to orlistat, or any of the ingredients listed below.
Do not take Sustiva Redustat if you are taking orlistat (orlistat hydrochloride) in doses higher than recommended.
Sustiva Redustat is not addictive. However, Sustiva Redustat can cause weight gain.
Talk to your doctor if you are unsure.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including any medicines, vitamins or supplements which you buy without a prescription from your pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Sustiva Redustat may be taken with or without food.
Sustiva Redustat may not be suitable for you if you have a history of:
Some medicines may interact with Sustiva Redustat, including some medicines which you take. These include:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines, including medicines used to treat certain types of cancer.
Orlistat(Xenical) is a prescription drug that is sold under the brand name Xenical. The main active ingredient in Orlistat is Orlistat, a prescription medication that is used to prevent weight loss in adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more. Orlistat is a prescription medication that is used to help people lose weight when they are overweight. It is also a fat burning medication. Orlistat works by reducing the amount of lipase, an enzyme that breaks down dietary fats in the body. In people who are obese, Orlistat can also help them reduce their weight by reducing the amount of fat in their blood. Orlistat is available as a capsule and is usually taken with meals. The capsule should be stored at room temperature, away from heat, light and moisture. The medicine should not be used in children younger than 18 years of age.
The dosage of Orlistat depends on the condition of your body, which will depend on the type of Orlistat used. Orlistat comes in tablet form and is usually taken once a day. If you are taking Orlistat as a long-term treatment for obesity, your doctor will decide the right dose of Orlistat for you.
Orlistat is usually taken with a meal. You should take Orlistat with a full glass of water. It is also helpful to take Orlistat with a glass of fruit juice or a small plate of cereal. If you are eating a high-fat meal, Orlistat may be taken with or without food.
Orlistat should not be taken by people who are allergic to it or a type of fat blocking medication. If you are taking Orlistat and your doctor decides to change the dose of Orlistat to a high-fat meal, Orlistat may be taken with a meal. Orlistat is not known to be safe to take with meals that contain fat.
If you are taking Orlistat with a high-fat meal, or if you have a severe liver problem, Orlistat may be taken with a meal or a high-fat meal.
If you are taking Orlistat for weight loss.
Orlistat is a prescription medication. It is not known if Orlistat can be used safely while taking weight loss medicine.
Orlistat is available in 120 mg, 120 mg, and 40 mg capsules. The recommended starting dose of Orlistat is one capsule a day, taken as a single dose. It is taken as a single dose, once a day, at least 30 minutes before you plan to eat or drink food. If you are taking Orlistat for weight loss, your doctor may recommend a lower dosage of Orlistat, depending on your medical condition and your body weight. Orlistat should not be used by people who are allergic to it or a type of fat blocking medication.
If you are taking Orlistat for weight loss, your doctor will decide the right dose of Orlistat for you.
Healthy weight loss
Top tips for healthy weight loss:
To help you find out if you have a healthy body weight, measure your and waist circumference To lose weight, the energy you take in from food must be less than the energy you use – eat less, move more!
Set yourself realistic goals to achieve a healthy weight. Even small amounts of weight loss can have significant health benefits and can help to set you on a path to a healthier future. Guidelines recommend that you should try to lose weight gradually, about 1-2 lbs (approximately 0.5-1.0 kg) a week
Weight loss can reduce your risk of: heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
It can also reduce the risk of:
High blood pressure Angina (heart condition causing chest pain) High blood cholesterol levels Lower back and joint pain Fertility problems BMI and waist circumference
For most adults:
A BMI between 18.5 and 25 is defined as healthy. A BMI of over 25 is defined as overweight. A BMI of over 30 is defined as obese.
Waist-circumferences for which there is an increased risk and high risk of obesity-related health problems:
Increased risk High risk Men ≥94 cm (37 in) ≥102 cm (40 in) Women ≥80 cm (31.5 in) ≥88 cm (34.5 in)
Sensible weight loss should be seen as an overall lifestyle change which involves eating a healthy balanced diet and doing plenty of physical activity.
Guidelines recommend that you should try to lose weight gradually, about 1-2 lbs (approximately 0.5-1.0 kg) a week. This way, the weight is more likely to stay off. This rate of weight loss is based on using up 600 kcal per day more than you take in. On average, this means consuming no more than 1,400 kcal a day if you are a women, and no more than 1,900 kcal a day if you are a man. The amount of weight you lose will depend on how much weight you need to lose and how active you are.
Further information can be found on the manufacturers
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Orlistat.
The majority of unwanted effects related to the use of Orlistat result from its local action in your digestive system. These symptoms are generally mild, occur at the beginning of treatment and are particularly experienced after meals containing high levels of fat. Normally, these symptoms disappear if you continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):
headache abdominal pain/discomfort urgent or increased need to open the bowels flatulence (wind) with or without discharge oily discharge, oily or fatty stools liquid stools low blood sugar levels (experienced by some people with type 2 diabetes) upper respiratory infections flu (influenza)
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alliative medicines are sometimes hard to recommend any medicine because many are not being used to treat any other illness. However, some are not being used to treat any other illness.
The Royal College of Physicians, Northern Ireland is not aware of any problems with Orlistat. It is licensed for use in Ireland. (2018).
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