Kilfat 60Mg Tablet
About Kilfat 60Mg Tablet
Kilfat 60Mg Tablet is used to treat obesity and associated diseases like diabetes. It is administered along with a healthy low fat nutritious diet, abundant exercise.
Kilfat 60Mg Tablet is a lipase inhibitor and works by binding to and blocking the action of the enzyme lipase. This prevents the fat (triglycerides) in food from being metabolised and turned into free fatty acids that can be absorbed by the body. Instead, the un-metabolised fat is eliminated from the body through bowel movements. Kilfat 60Mg Tablet is different from other anti-obesity drugs because instead of acting on the brain to decrease appetite, it works on the gastrointestinal tract to block fat absorption.
Kilfat 60Mg Tablet is generally taken with food, or even up to 1 hour after having food. If you skip a meal or if your food does not contain any fat, you can skip taking Kilfat 60Mg Tablet for that meal. The exact dosage and period of treatment will depend on your specific diagnosis and overall health and will be prescribed by your doctor.
The most common side effects of Kilfat 60Mg Tablet are oily stool, increase bowel movements, diarrhoea, excessive gas, flatulence with oily discharge, and cramps in the abdomen. It may interfere with the absorption of fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K and thus may require additional supplements to be taken to make up for the deficiency.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Kilfat 60Mg Tablet
Obesity
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Kilfat 60Mg Tablet ?
Fat In Stool
Abdominal Cramp
Flatus with discharge
Oily Spotting
Bowel Incontinence
Flatulence
Soft Stools
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Kilfat 60Mg Tablet
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.
What are the substitutes for Kilfat 60Mg Tablet ?
Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Kilfat 60Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.
- Cetislim 60Mg Tablet
Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medication works against obesity. It prevents the formation of pancreatic lipase, which is in charge of breaking down triglycerides in the intestine. Since triglycerides cannot be absorbed as fatty acids in the body, they are excreted out.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Bariatric Surgery before using this medicine.
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