It inhibits the absorption of 25-30% from dietary fats by reversible inhibition of gastrointestinal lipases.
It exerts its therapeutic activity in the lumen of the stomach and small intestine.
It is used for obesity management including weight loss and weight maintenance when used with a reduced-calorie diet. It is also indicated to reduce weight regain after weight loss.

The recommended dose is one capsule with each main meal (immediately before, during or up to 1 hour after the meal) up to 3 times a day.
Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding.

Generally, weight loss occurs when energy intake is lower than energy expenditure.

People with obesity need to get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity physical activity to prevent further weight gain or to maintain the loss of a modest amount of weight.
You probably will need to gradually increase the amount you exercise as your endurance and fitness improve.
Even though regular aerobic exercise is the most efficient way to burn calories and shed excess weight, any extra movement helps burn calories.
Park farther from store entrances and take the stairs instead of the elevator.
A pedometer can track how many steps you take over the course of a day.
Many people try to reach 10,000 steps every day.
Gradually increase the number of steps you take daily to reach that goal.

Behavioral counseling might contribute to greater weight loss when combined with medical therapy and diet.

Talk to your doctor about all your medical conditions before taking this drug. Follow instructions.
Read all medicine labels.
Use the right amount.
Don't take a larger dose of a medicine thinking it will help you more.
Take medicine on time.
Report problems.
Tell your doctor about drug use or any adverse events that appear.
Don't recommend the product by yourself to anyone, only doctors or pharmacists can recommend it.

Store below 25°c
Don’t refrigerate
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label.
The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

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