Lipophage 120mg Capsule

Q1: What is Lipophage 120mg used for?

Lipophage 120mg is a prescription-strength orlistat capsule for weight management in adults with obesity (BMI ≥30) or overweight (BMI ≥27) with comorbidities, used alongside a calorie-controlled, reduced-fat diet.

Q2: How does Lipophage 120mg differ from Lipophage 60mg?

Lipophage 120mg contains double the orlistat dose and blocks approximately 30% of dietary fat absorption compared to 25% for 60mg. The 120mg dose is prescription-only and produces greater average weight loss in clinical trials.

Q3: Who manufactures Lipophage 120mg?

Lipophage 120mg is manufactured by Steris Healthcare, an Indian pharmaceutical company producing a range of quality generic medications for the domestic and export markets.

Q4: Can I take Lipophage 120mg if I eat a low-fat diet?

Yes, but the drug's effectiveness is diminished if dietary fat intake is already very low. Orlistat requires dietary fat to be present in the gut to work — there is no additional benefit on a fat-free meal, and you may skip that dose.

Q5: How do I manage the oily GI side effects of Lipophage 120mg?

Keep fat intake below 15–20g per meal (about 30% of calories). Distributing fat evenly across three meals prevents large amounts of unabsorbed fat reaching the colon at once. Wearing dark underwear and keeping spare clothes handy can ease anxiety during the adjustment period.

Q6: Does Lipophage 120mg interfere with birth control pills?

No significant pharmacokinetic interaction with combined oral contraceptives has been shown. However, if severe diarrhoea occurs, contraceptive pill absorption may be temporarily reduced — use backup contraception during that period.

Q7: Can Lipophage 120mg be taken by patients with high blood pressure?

Yes. Orlistat is not contraindicated in hypertension. As weight is lost, blood pressure often decreases, and antihypertensive medication doses may need adjustment by your prescriber.

Q8: Will I regain weight after stopping Lipophage 120mg?

Without continued dietary changes, some weight regain is expected after stopping. Orlistat creates a caloric deficit only while taken; the long-term dietary habits established during treatment are the main predictor of sustained weight control.

Q9: Is Lipophage 120mg safe with vitamin D supplements?

Take vitamin D supplements at least 2 hours before or after a Lipophage dose, as orlistat reduces absorption of fat-soluble vitamins including vitamin D. Evening supplementation before bed is the most practical approach.

Q10: Can diabetic patients use Lipophage 120mg?

Yes. Orlistat can benefit patients with type 2 diabetes by reducing caloric intake and improving glycaemic control through weight loss. Blood glucose monitoring should be intensified, as diabetes medications may need dose reductions as weight decreases.