Lipicut Capsule 60 mg (Orlistat)

Adult dose

Adults: The recommended dose of this medicine is 120 mg of orlistat per dose, taken orally 3 times daily with a fat-containing meal or within 1 hour after a meal. Patients should continue a nutritionally balanced, mildly hypocaloric diet in which approximately 30 % of calories are derived from fat. Daily intake of fat, carbohydrates, and protein should be distributed evenly across three meals. This medicine may be omitted if a meal is missed or contains no fat. Because this medicine may reduce the absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins and beta-carotene, patients are advised to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins to ensure adequate nutrition. The vitamin supplement should be taken at least 2 hours before this medicine or at least 2 hours after it, such as at bedtime. Taking more than 120 mg per dose, 3 times daily, does not increase the effectiveness of this medicine. According to measurements of fecal fat, the effect of this medicine appears 24 ∼ 48 hours after administration. After treatment is discontinued, fecal fat content generally returns to pretreatment levels within 48 ∼ 72 hours. The efficacy and safety of this medicine have not been evaluated for periods exceeding 4 years. Studies have not been conducted in patients with hepatic and/or renal impairment or in elderly patients.

Child dose

Children under 12 years of age: No studies have been conducted.

This medication should not be used in patients with chronic malabsorption syndrome or cholestasis. Persons with allergic reactions to this medication or its components should not take it. Pregnant women, women who may become pregnant, and nursing mothers should not use this medication. If liver damage is suspected, you must notify a doctor immediately and undergo liver function tests. Patients with hyperoxaluria or calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis should use this medication with caution. This medication primarily affects the digestive system and may cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal distension, constipation, and oily stools. These adverse reactions are generally mild and temporary, and tend to diminish over time. There have been occasional reports of hepatitis or severe liver damage, so if signs of liver dysfunction occur, the medication should be stopped immediately. During treatment with this medication, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins may be reduced, thus it is advisable to take a multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, E, K, and beta-carotene. Vitamin supplements should ideally be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking this medication. Meals must be adjusted so that fat does not exceed 30% of the total caloric intake for the day, and fat intake should be distributed evenly over three meals. Excessive fat intake may increase gastrointestinal adverse reactions. This medication can have various effects such as liver function abnormalities, weight loss, improved diabetes control, increased risk of cholelithiasis, so it should be taken according to doctor's instructions. Especially because it can affect blood coagulation, patients taking anticoagulants such as warfarin should regularly monitor their blood coagulation levels. This medication may interact with certain drugs, so if you are taking other medications, you must consult your doctor or pharmacist. There is not enough clinical data on the elderly, so caution is needed when prescribing to older adults. In case of overdose, 24-hour observation is necessary, and serious side effects occur rarely.

• Fatty stools
• abdominal bloating and gas
• increased bowel frequency
• fatty/stool-like stools
• fatty bowel movements
• increased bowel movements
• fecal incontinence
• abdominal pain/discomfort
• nausea
• infectious diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air, light, and moisture, preferably at a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the efficacy of the medication for a longer time.

Appearance

Hard capsule with white or whitish powder or granules, yellow upper and lower parts

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle