Description

CETILISTAT belongs to the class of medications called anti-obesity drugs used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. CETILISTAT is to be used along with a low-calorie diet and regular physical exercise. Obesity is a common condition associated with excessive body fat which in turn increases the risk of other health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure, certain cancers and heart disease. Intake of more calories than you burn by exercise or daily activities results in obesity.

CETILISTAT contains Cetilistat that decreases the absorption and digestion of fat from the food you eat. Thus, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, which makes the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, CETILISTAT helps in weight loss.

You are advised to take CETILISTAT for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), runny or liquid stools. Most of these side effects of CETILISTAT do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to CETILISTAT or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking CETILISTAT if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause foetal harm. It is not known whether CETILISTAT is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding women. CETILISTAT is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K at bedtime as CETILISTAT may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.

Uses of CETILISTAT

Obesity

Medicinal Benefits

CETILISTAT contains Cetilistat, an anti-obesity drug used to treat obesity and help in weight loss. CETILISTAT works in the small intestine and stomach and prevents the action of enzymes that breakdown fat which is absorbed by the body. Cetilistat inhibits pancreatic lipase, an enzyme necessary for the digestion of fats, and thus decreases the absorption of fat from the food you eat. Hence, fat passes through the gut and is excreted in the faeces, making the body unable to use fat as a source of energy or convert it into fat tissue. Thereby, CETILISTAT helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of serious health problems.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of CETILISTAT

• Nausea
• Sudden bowel motions
• Flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting
• Oily or fatty stools
• Stomach pain
• Stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools)
• Runny or liquid stools
• Dark urine