Senti, generic name orlistat capsules, is recommended for adults to take 0.12g orally with a meal or within 1 hour of a meal, and may be discontinued once if no meal was eaten or if the meal did not contain fat. Orlistat capsules are a specific gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor that reduces the digestion and absorption of fat and is indicated for the treatment of obese or overweight patients with a body mass index ≥24. The drug is generally recommended for adults to take 1 capsule (0.12g/capsule) orally during or within 1 hour after meals, and can be discontinued if a meal is not eaten or the meal does not contain fat, and should not be taken more than 3 times a day. During the treatment period, foods with high fat content should be minimized and exercise should be practiced. Contraindications include hypersensitivity to the product, cholestasis, chronic malabsorption syndrome, organic obesity (eg, hypothyroidism), and is not recommended for people with a body mass index <24, children <18 years of age, and women who are breastfeeding. Common adverse reactions to the drug include increased gastrointestinal gas, urgency of bowel movements, fatty stools, steatorrhea, fecal incontinence, oily spotting, and increased frequency of bowel movements. Specific use of the drug should be under the guidance of a specialist.
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