Slimfast

Common use

Slimfast capsules contains orlistat as its active medicine. It is used for the management of obesity. Slimfast capsules helps lose weight when low-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise programs are performed along with this medicine.

Dosage and direction

Slimfast capsules should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water immediately before, during or up to one hour after the main meal. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose of Slimfast should be omitted. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions

There is limited information about the effects of Slimfast capsules on human pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy.
Slimfast capsules should not be used while breastfeeding as it is not known whether it passes into the breastmilk. Inform your doctor if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Talk to your doctor if: You are a Type 2 diabetic or thyroid patient; You have kidney disease; You are on any medication to treat fits; You are not planning pregnancy; You are on any other medication or supplements.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to orlistat or any other component of Slimfast capsule; If you have severe malabsorption disorder, a condition in which your body isn’t able to take in many of the nutrients from the food you eat; If you have or had a liver disease; If you are a breastfeeding mother.
Slimfast is not recommended for children below 18 years of age.

Possible side effect

Side effects: Flu; Headache; Decreased blood sugar level than normal; Upper respiratory infection; Abdominal pain/discomfort; Flatulence; Liquid stools.

Drug interaction

Slimfast capsules can decrease the effect of medicines used to modify immune response such as ciclosporin when used concomitantly; Medicine used in the treatment of diabetes such as Acarbose should not be given concomitantly with Slimfast; Slimfast capsules increases the effect of medicines used to thin the blood such as warfarin or any other anticoagulants and can lead to increased risk of bleeding; The absorption of fat soluble vitamin (A,D,K,E) is impaired when used along with Slimfast; Effect of amiodarone (used to treat irregular heart beat) is decreased when used concomitantly with Slimfast; Medicines used to treat fits such as valproate, lamotrigine effect is altered when taken along with Slimfast capsules; Medicine used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) such as Lamivudine and medicine use to treat mood instability like citalopram, olanzapine, benzodiazepine should be given with Slimfast.

Missed dose

If you missed any dose of Slimfast, then take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Overdose

If you have taken too much of this medicine then contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Storage

Store at temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect it from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.