MN Healthcare

Brand Name: Slimgal
Generic Name: Orlistat
Form: Soft/Hard Gelatin Capsule
Strength: 120 mg

Used For:

• Weight loss

• Management of obesity

• Reducing dietary fat absorption

Type: Human medicine

Shelf Life: Usually 24–36 months (varies by manufacturer)

Storage: Store below 25°C, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.

Orlistat is an anti-obesity medicine that helps with weight loss by preventing fat absorption.

Composition
Orlistat USP – 120 mg
Plus capsule excipients.

Class
Gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor
(Anti-obesity agent)

Used for
• Weight loss in overweight/obese adults
• Weight maintenance after weight loss
• Management of obesity in patients with risk factors (diabetes, high BP, cholesterol)

How it works
Blocks the action of pancreatic lipase enzymes, preventing about 30% of dietary fat from being absorbed, which is then eliminated through stools.

Dose
Usually 120 mg three times daily, taken with each main meal containing fat.

Shelf life
Generally 24–36 months.

Storage
Store below 25°C
Protect from heat and moisture
Keep capsules in original blister pack