Obesity

In Obesity Redufat 120mg Tablet decreases cravings for food now and then. This helps reduce food intake and enables you to cut down on those extra calories that are responsible for gaining weight due to overeating. Therefore this medicine helps to treat obesity and prevents the complications of being overweight like diabetes high blood pressure and other serious problems. It also improves your confidence by helping you lose weight and enhances your quality of life.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Redufat 120mg Tablet is to be taken with food.\u003cbr>Avoid Redufat 120mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts) dark chocolate butter and meat.

Redufat 120mg Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of obesity. It helps the body in blocking the absorption of fats from the small intestines and stomach. This way it can help reduce calorie intake and weight loss over time.Redufat 120mg Tablet is geenrally taken orally 3 times daily during (or up to 1 hour after) each main meal containing fat. It can also be taken up to 2 hours after midmeal. It works best when it is used along with regular physical activity and a healthy diet. It should not be taken for a long term unless your doctor tells you to do so. For better efficacy of the medicine fat-rich foods should be avoided along with the medicine.Some of the common side effects of Redufat 120mg Tablet include the presence of fat in the stool abdominal pain and diarrhea. If any of the side effects bother you tell your doctor without delay. They may be able to help you by adjusting your dose or prescribe you an alternate medicine.Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only with a valid prescription. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. This medicine should not be considered as a long-term treatment unless you are prescribed by your doctor.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Redufat 120mg Tablet is to be taken with food.\u003cbr>Avoid Redufat 120mg Tablet with high-fat meals such as olive oil nuts & seeds (Brazil nuts) dark chocolate butter and meat.

- Alcohol : SAFE <p> Consuming alcohol with Redufat 120mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects. | - Pregnancy : UNSAFE <p> Redufat 120mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Redufat 120mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Redufat 120mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Redufat 120mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Redufat 120mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.Use of this medicine may be associated with the formation of kidney stones in patients with underlying kidney disease. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Redufat 120mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Redufat 120mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Redufat 120mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Leucine Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: OTHERS|Action Class :: Lipase inhibitor

Obesity

Fat in stool | Bowel incontinence | Flatus with discharge | Oily spotting | Increased urge to pass bowels | Oily evacuation | Increased bowel movements

Q. How long can you stay on Redufat 120mg Tablet?::: It is not advised to take Redufat 120mg Tablet for more than 6 months. Consult your doctor and stop the medication if you do not experience any weight reduction 12 weeks after starting your treatment with Redufat 120mg Tablet.| Q. Who should not take Redufat 120mg Tablet?::: You should not take Redufat 120mg Tablet if you are allergic to it have difficulty absorbing food (chronic malabsorption syndrome) and have cholestasis (a condition where the flow of bile from the liver is blocked). Refrain from using Redufat 120mg Tablet if you are taking cyclosporine medicine or blood thinners like warfarin. Along with that avoid Redufat 120mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.| Q. What kind of diet should I follow while on Redufat 120mg Tablet?::: You should stick to low-calorie low-fat diet while taking Redufat 120mg Tablet. Having a high-fat meal with Redufat 120mg Tablet might increase the chances of developing unpleasant side effects. Try to eat more vegetables and fruits have small portions eat regularly and do not skip any meals.| Q. Can you drink alcohol on Redufat 120mg Tablet?::: Though alcohol does not interfere with the working of Redufat 120mg Tablet it is recommended that you cut on or avoid alcohol. Alcohol contains calories which will add to your weight. Hence for effective weight reduction it is best to avoid alcohol.| Q. How quickly does Redufat 120mg Tablet work?::: Redufat 120mg Tablet starts working quickly within 24-48 hours of taking it. You may even notice fat in your stools. However it may take about a week or two to show effective weight reduction which will vary from person to person.| Q. Is it important to follow an exercise program while taking Redufat 120mg Tablet?::: Yes exercise may prove to be very helpful for the effective weight reduction and maintenance of reduced weight. An exercise program and low-calorie intake will help maintain your weight even after discontinuation of the medicine.| Q. How does Redufat 120mg Tablet help with weight loss?::: Redufat 120mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as lipase inhibitors. It targets the fat that you eat. It prevents about 25% of fat in your meals from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat will get passed in stools and get removed from the body. | Q. How should I take Redufat 120mg Tablet?::: Take Redufat 120mg Tablet three times a day and swallow the capsule whole with water. Take it just before during or up to one hour after meals. The meal should be well balanced and should include low calorie ingredients. Do not take Redufat 120mg Tablet if you miss a meal or your meal does not contain fat as it will not work in the absence of fat.| Q. How much weight can you lose in a week with Redufat 120mg Tablet?::: You should set a realistic goal of weight reduction. Aim to reduce 5-10% of your starting weight. This weight loss process should be gradual and at a steady pace. You should try to reduce 0.5 kg of weight per week.