Obetas 120mg capsules contain orlistat, which works locally in the digestive tract by reducing the absorption of approximately 30% of dietary fat. The unabsorbed fat is eliminated naturally through the stool.
Orlistat is indicated for weight management in adults with obesity (BMI ≥30 kg/m²) or overweight adults (BMI ≥28 kg/m²) with associated risk factors such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, or dyslipidaemia. It should always be used together with dietary changes and increased physical activity.
Key Benefits
- Helps reduce dietary fat absorption
- Supports long-term weight management
- May improve obesity-related risk factors
- Works locally within the digestive tract
- Complements diet and exercise
Uses
- Obesity management
- Weight loss in overweight adults with associated risk factors
Active Ingredients
- Orlistat 120 mg
How to Take
- Take one capsule with each main meal containing fat, up to three times daily.
- If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose may be omitted.
- Follow a balanced, reduced-calorie, low-fat diet.
Precautions
- Prescription-only medicine.
- Gastrointestinal side effects are more common with high-fat meals.
- A multivitamin supplement containing fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) may be recommended.
- Consult your healthcare provider if taking ciclosporin, levothyroxine, or warfarin.
