Defat 20mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Defat 20mg Tablet is an anti-obesity medicine. It is used for the treatment of obesity. It decreases food intake by suppressing the appetite.
Defat 20mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to help you remember. Complete the full course and do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is alright to stop taking it.
Defat 20mg Tablet may cause few side effects such as dizziness, depression, mood changes, and nausea. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you are diabetic or have any history of depression, liver or kidney problems, or seizures. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also ask the advice of the doctor before using this medicine to make sure it is safe for them.
Defat 20mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to help you remember. Complete the full course and do not stop taking the medicine until your doctor tells you it is alright to stop taking it.
Defat 20mg Tablet may cause few side effects such as dizziness, depression, mood changes, and nausea. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or treat the side effects.
Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you are diabetic or have any history of depression, liver or kidney problems, or seizures. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should also ask the advice of the doctor before using this medicine to make sure it is safe for them.
Uses of Defat Tablet
Side effects of Defat Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Defat
- Dizziness
- Depression
- Mood changes
- Nausea
How to use Defat 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. Defat 20mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.
How Defat Tablet works
Defat 20mg Tablet lowers the appetite, which in turn decreases the food intake.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Defat 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Defat 20mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Defat 20mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Defat 20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Defat 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Defat 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on use of Defat 20mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on use of Defat 20mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Defat 20mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Defat 20mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Defat 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Defat 20mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Defat Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Defat 20mg Tablet, 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.\n
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Quick tips
- Defat 20mg Tablet is given for the treatment of obesity.
- Consult your doctor if you feel low or depressed while taking Defat 20mg Tablet, as it may cause depression or suicidal tendencies.
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or liver, kidney problems.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpyrazole Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS
Action Class
Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 Antagonists
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Obesity
50%
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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