Light Slim Tablet 60mg (Orlistat)

Adult dose

The recommended dose of this medicine is 120mg 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 among three meals. This medicine may be omitted if a meal is missed or if the meal 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 nutritional intake. 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 120mg per dose 3 times daily does not increase the effectiveness of this medicine. Based on measurements of fecal fat, the effect of this medicine appears 24 ∼ 48 hours after taking it. 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

Studies have not been conducted in children under 12 years of age.

This medicine should not be used in patients with certain conditions. For example, patients with chronic malabsorption syndrome or bile secretion disorders should not take this medicine. Also, patients who have allergies to this drug or its components should avoid taking it. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, and those who are breastfeeding should not take this medicine. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic disorders affecting lactose breakdown should also avoid it. As there may be liver damage, it is important to inform a doctor immediately if symptoms of liver dysfunction appear and to stop taking the drug. It is important to check liver enzyme levels through liver function tests. Additionally, patients with hyperoxaluria or kidney stones should use this drug carefully. This drug contains Yellow No. 4 coloring agent, so patients with allergic reactions to this component should be cautious. Common side effects during administration include gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, constipation, and fatty stools. These symptoms are usually mild and temporary, typically manifesting within three months. In some patients, symptoms may persist for more than six months. There may be cases where treatment is discontinued due to side effects from this medicine, most often due to gastrointestinal adverse reactions. This medication can reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and beta-carotene, so it is recommended to take vitamin supplements. Supplements should be taken at least two hours before or after the administration of this medication. Taking this medicine with a high-fat meal may increase gastrointestinal side effects, so it is important to control the amount of fat in meals. If symptoms of liver dysfunction occur, the medication should be stopped immediately, and a doctor should be consulted, as liver damage, although rare, can be serious. Diabetic patients may experience improved blood sugar control with this medication, so adjusting the dosage of hypoglycemic agents may be necessary. Excessive weight loss can increase the risk of gallstones, so caution is advised. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is needed when taking it with cyclosporine, anticoagulants, antiepileptics, antidepressants, antipsychotics, and antiretrovirals. It is advisable for pregnant or breastfeeding women to refrain from taking this medicine, and its use is not recommended for children under 12 years of age. In case of overdose, 24-hour observation is necessary, and the effects of this medication recover quickly.

• Fatty stools
• abdominal bloating and flatulence
• increased frequency of stools
• fatty/greasy stools
• fatty bowel movements
• increased bowel movements
• fecal incontinence
• abdominal pain/discomfort
• nausea
• infectious diarrhea

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air, light, and moisture. Additionally, it is important to store it in a cool place below 25 degrees Celsius to maintain the drug’s effect.

Appearance

Yellow, oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

90 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP x 9], 90 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTP (Alu-Alu) x 9]