Is the oil produced by Orlistat real?

Orlistat (Orlistat) can cause fat to be passed out in the stool, which may appear as oily stool. Orlistat is a fat absorption inhibitor that inhibits the absorption of fat in the digestive tract, preventing the ingested fat from being completely digested and absorbed in the body and eventually excreted from the body. Not everyone who uses orlistat will experience these side effects, and the severity of side effects varies from person to person.

Because the absorption of orlistat is minimal, there are almost no systemic effects. A common side effect is gastrointestinal (GI), caused by an increase in the amount of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. These effects may include flatulence, urgency, oily spots, fatty or oily stools, abdominal pain or discomfort, and increased bowel movements. Since unabsorbed fats cannot provide energy, they are excreted in the feces. This can result in oily stools, fatty discharge, or oil stains, sometimes accompanied by oily leaks from the exhaust. These side effects usually occur when you start using orlistat and usually lessen over time. These symptoms seem to improve over time, usually lasting no more than 4 weeks.

The original drug of Orlistat has been marketed in China, but it has not yet entered the scope of medical insurance. There are also domestically produced drugs developed by other pharmaceutical companies on the market. The price of each box may be around tens of RMB, which is cheap. The price of the Indian version of Orlistat listed overseas is 120mg*84 capsules per box, which may be around a few hundred yuan (the price may fluctuate due to exchange rates). The ingredients of the two drugs are basically the same, but the manufacturers are different, and patients can choose by themselves.