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Orlistat, with the CAS number 96829-58-2, is a medication approved for obesity management, marketed under brand names such as Xenical and Alli. It is a lipase inhibitor that works by preventing the absorption of about 30% of the fat from the diet through its action in the gastrointestinal tract. This results in a reduced caloric intake, which can help individuals lose weight and maintain weight loss when combined with a low-calorie diet .
Orlistat is typically taken three times a day, during or within one hour after a meal that contains fat. It is recommended to follow a nutritionally balanced, low-calorie diet with less than 30% of calories from fat while using this medication. The drug is minimally absorbed systemically, with most of it remaining in the gastrointestinal tract to perform its function .
Common side effects of Orlistat include gastrointestinal issues such as oily spotting, increased bowel movements, and flatulence with discharge. These symptoms are due to the unabsorbed fat passing through the gastrointestinal tract. To mitigate these effects, it is advised to follow a low-fat diet and take a multivitamin supplement daily, preferably at least two hours after taking Orlistat