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Medicine Details

Onslim Capsule

Manufacturer: Knox Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition: Orlistat (120mg)

Medicine Type: allopathy

Introduction: In Obesity Onslim Capsule decreases cravings for food now and then. This helps reduce food intake and enables you to cut down on those extra calories that are responsible for gaining weight due to overeating. Therefore, this medicine helps to treat obesity and prevents the complications of being overweight like diabetes, high blood pressure, and other serious problems. It also improves your confidence by helping you lose weight and enhances your quality of life.

Benefits: Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Onslim Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Onslim Capsule with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

Description: Onslim Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of obesity. It helps the body in blocking the absorption of fats from the small intestines and stomach. Onslim Capsule should be taken along with food in the dose and duration as per prescription. It must be swallowed as a whole. It works best when it is used along with regular physical activity and a healthy diet. It should not be taken for a long term unless your doctor tells you to do so. For better efficacy of the medicine, fat-rich foods should be avoided along with the medicine. Some of the common side effects of Onslim Capsule include the presence of fat in the stool, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If any of the side effects bother you, tell your doctor without delay. Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only with a valid prescription. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. This medicine should not be considered as a long-term treatment unless you are prescribed by your doctor.

How to Use: Onslim Capsule 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.

Safety Advice: - Alcohol : SAFE - Consuming alcohol with Onslim Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects. - Pregnancy : UNSAFE - Onslim Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Onslim Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Onslim Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Onslim Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Onslim Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Use of this medicine may be associated with the formation of kidney stones in patients with underlying kidney disease. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Onslim Capsule is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Onslim Capsule may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If Missed: If you miss a dose of Onslim Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Packaging: Strip

Packaging Type:

Primary Use: Obesity

Alcohol Interaction: SAFE

Pregnancy Interaction:

Lactation Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Driving Interaction:

Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED