Orlistat
lipase inhibitor
For overweight treatment
not in <13yo
>12yo 120mg PO with main meals
Causes fat malabsorption, need multivitamin supplementation for fat soluble vitamins (ADEK)
Side effects: abdo pain, flatulence, steatorrhoea, faecal urgency, faecal incontinence
For overweight treatment
not in <13yo
>12yo 120mg PO with main meals
Causes fat malabsorption, need multivitamin supplementation for fat soluble vitamins (ADEK)
Side effects: abdo pain, flatulence, steatorrhoea, faecal urgency, faecal incontinence