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Defat 20mg Tablet


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 used in the treatment of obesity and related diseases. (Withdrawn from market)

Uses of Defat Tablet

Benefits of Defat Tablet

In Obesity

Defat 20mg Tablet decreases cravings for food every 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.

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.

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.
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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Defat 20mg Tablet
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Obitone 20mg Tablet
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Oberim 20mg Tablet
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Rimtrim 20mg Tablet
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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
CB 1 Antagonist

Patient concerns

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Obesity ,costipation,gases Aciditt Obesity constipation problem gases acidity
Shikha Mishra
Dietetics/Nutrition
eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day for personalized diet chart write to me on [email protected] do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio
1)Obesity brithing diffuculty.
Shikha Mishra
Dietetics/Nutrition
eat 6-7 meals per day, which consist fruits, nuts, buttermilk,sprouts,idly,curd eggs,sprouts homecooked food. Drink 3-4 litters of water limit your sugar consumption to 2 spoon per day. Be active whole day do minimum 45 min exercise everyday like yoga, cardio
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References

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Marketer details

Name: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India

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