Manufacturer
RANBAXY (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
Contents
Orlistat
Indication
Obesity.
Instruction
Should be taken with food. Take immediately before or during or up to 1 hr after each main meal. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose may be omitted.
Drug interaction
Reduces the plasma levels of ciclosporin thereby decreasing immunosuppressive efficacy. May decrease efficacy of antiretroviral drugs (e.g. atazanavir, ritonavir, tenofovir). May decrease the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K), β-carotene, anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin), iodine salts and/or levothyroxine and antiepileptic drugs (e.g. valproate, lamotrigine). May cause hormonal contraceptive failure. May decrease the plasma levels of amiodarone.
Malaysia
