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Orlistat (Lesofat) is given in a usual dose of 120 mg orally three times daily, immediately before, during or up to 1 hour after meals. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose should be omitted. Orlistat therapy should be discontinued if the patient does not lose at least 5% of their body-weight during the first 12 weeks of therapy. Long-term should not continue beyond 2 years. Or, as directed by a doctor.
Missed Dose: If the patient forgets to take the medicine, take it as soon as remembered provided within one hour of the last meal, then continue to take it as usual times. Do not take double dose. If the patient has missed several doses, please inform the doctor and follow the advice given. Do not change the prescribed dose unless the doctor tells the patient.
If the patient has further questions on the use the of the medicine, as the doctor or pharmacist.
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