We also supply Obestat, an Indian manufactured generic - Sibutramine Capsules in 5mg and 10mg.
General Information about Leptos (Generic Meridia)
Leptos (Generic Meridia) 15 mg capsules are sibutramine hydrochloride.
Sibutramine Hydrochloride is sold in the UK and Europe under the brand name Reductil - Sold under the brand name Meridia in the US.
Leptos (Generic Meridia) 15 mg is made in India. Even though it contains the exact same chemical as Reductil / Meridia its cost is significantly less than that of Reductil / Meridia.
Indian patent law allow Indian Drug manufacturers to make drugs that are patented by other companies internationally as the law protects only the processes by which drugs are made, and not the drugs themselves.
Under current Indian law, which recognizes patents on ways to make drugs but not the drugs themselves.
This means Indian companies can make drugs under patent in the West, provided they use a process that is different from the original.
Manufacturers are able to produce and sell medicines here at a tiny fraction of the prices charged in the United States. In some cases, though, the generic makers have been blocked from selling their wares in other developing countries that have Western-style patent laws.
Sibutramine is also sold in India under brand names Obestat, Sibutrex, Sibutrim and Slenfig and Leptos.
Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) is an oral prescription medication that is used for the medical management of obesity, including weight loss and the maintenance of weight loss.
How does Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) work?
Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) works by affecting appetite control centers in the brain.
In medical studies in overweight people, Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil), along with a reduced calorie diet, produced significant reductions in body weight.
Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) should be used as part of a comprehensive weight loss program supervised by your doctor, that includes a reduced calorie diet and appropriate physical activity.
How long does it take for Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) to work?
Every person will respond differently to Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) when used as part of a comprehensive weight loss program. You may be able to lose 4 or more pounds of body weight in the first month you take Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil). If you find that you do not lose at least 4 pounds during the first month, you should notify your doctor so he or she can re-evaluate your situation. Your doctor may wish to change your dose of Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil).
Most people who lose weight on Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) lose it in the first 6 months of treatment. Scientific studies that lasted one year have shown that many people who lost weight and remained on Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) therapy maintained their weight loss.
Who should take Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil)?
A weight loss program that includes a reduced calorie diet and appropriate physical activity may be adequate in some patients. You should discuss with your doctor whether Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) should be added to such a program.
Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) is recommended for overweight people with an initial body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, or for overweight people with a BMI of 27 or higher if they have medical risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol. Your doctor can determine your BMI and will decide if you meet these criteria.
How and when should I take Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil)?
Follow your doctor's instructions on how and when to take Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil).
Your doctor will recommend that you take one (1) Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) capsule a day.
You can take Leptos (Generic Meridia - Reductil) on an empty stomach or after a meal.
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