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What Is The Correct Dosage And Timing To Take Orlistat 120 Mg ?

hi sir...my self ved sharma my age is 21 and height 169cm and weight 105 my doctor suggest me to take lipocut 120 (orlisaat 120mg).plz suggest me what is good time in a day to take this capsule.if after meal than after 20min or 50min after or before .plz plz give ans with explanation.phone no. 9993699906 hi sir...my self ved sharma my age is 21 and height 169cm and weight 105 my doctor suggest me to take lipocut 120 (orlisaat 120mg).plz suggest me what is good time in a day to take this capsule.if after meal than after 20min or 50min after or before .plz plz give ans with explanation.phone no. 9993699906
Tue, 24 Jan 2012
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Thanks for the query. Orlistat is normally taken 60 mg tid, either with food containing fat or 2 hour after food. If u r consuming a meal without fat then no need to take orlistat. I hope you have been informed about the side effects and contraindications. Have a healthy living
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What Is The Correct Dosage And Timing To Take Orlistat 120 Mg ?

Thanks for the query. Orlistat is normally taken 60 mg tid, either with food containing fat or 2 hour after food. If u r consuming a meal without fat then no need to take orlistat. I hope you have been informed about the side effects and contraindications. Have a healthy living