Kilfat Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Akumentis Healthcare Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Cetilistat (60mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Benzoxazine Derivative |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | OTHERS |
Action Class | Lipase inhibitor |
User Rating | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 650 |
FAQ
How does Kilfat work?
Kilfat inhibits the activity of lipase, a lipolytic enzyme, secreted by the digestive tract and pancreas, and blocks the absorption of fat from the gut, resulting in reduced body weight.
Is Kilfat a steroid?
No. Kilfat is not a steroid
What if you forget to take Kilfat?
If you miss a dose of Kilfat, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Kilfat Tablet Reviews
Kilfat is a medicine used in the treatment of obesity. It helps the body in blocking the absorption of fats from the small intestines and stomach.
Kilfat should be taken along with food in the dose and duration as per prescription. It must be swallowed as a whole. It works best when it is used along with regular physical activity and a healthy diet. It should not be taken for a long term unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Some of the common side effects of Kilfat include the presence of fat in the stool, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If any of the side effects bother you, tell your doctor without delay.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only with a valid prescription. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. This medicine should not be considered as a long-term treatment unless you are prescribed by your doctor.
Kilfat should be taken along with food in the dose and duration as per prescription. It must be swallowed as a whole. It works best when it is used along with regular physical activity and a healthy diet. It should not be taken for a long term unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Some of the common side effects of Kilfat include the presence of fat in the stool, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If any of the side effects bother you, tell your doctor without delay.
Pregnant and breastfeeding women must take this medicine only with a valid prescription. Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. This medicine should not be considered as a long-term treatment unless you are prescribed by your doctor.
How Kilfat Tablet Works
Kilfat is a lipase inhibitor. It works in the stomach and small intestine by blocking the absorption of fat from food by blocking enzymes responsible for the breakdown of fat.
How to Use Kilfat Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Kilfat is to be taken with food.
Benefits of Kilfat Tablet
- In Obesity: Kilfat decreases cravings for food now and then. This helps reduce food intake and enables you to cut down on those extra calories that are responsible for gaining weight due to overeating. Therefore, this medicine helps to treat obesity and prevents the complications of being overweight like diabetes, high blood pressure, and other serious problems. It also improves your confidence by helping you lose weight and enhances your quality of life.
Uses of Kilfat Tablet
- Obesity
Kilfat Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Kilfat in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Kilfat in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Kilfat is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Kilfat during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Kilfat alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kilfat. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Take it during or up to 1 hour after each meal.
- Kilfat is used to aid weight loss in obese individuals.
- A multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, and K is recommended when taking Kilfat.
- It should not be taken for longer than six months. If you have been unable to lose weight after 12 weeks of taking this medicine, you should stop taking it and consult your doctor.
- It should be used along with regular physical activity and a healthy diet.
- Skip your dose if you miss a meal or if your meal contains no fat.
References
- Pharmacy Geoff. Cetilistat.
- PubChem. Cetilistat.
- Gras J. Cetilistat for the treatment of obesity. Drugs Today (Barc). 2019;49(12):755-9.