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Foundayo

About Foundayo

Tablet for weight management in adults with overweight or obesity.
Contains orforglipron as the active ingredient.
Used alongside a low-calorie diet and regular exercise.
Not suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Only available on prescription for adults with BMI ≥30, or ≥27 with risk factors.

Foundayo is a prescription medicine that may support weight loss and weight management in adults who are overweight or obese. It works by affecting appetite, helping you feel full sooner and reducing hunger. This medicine is intended for use together with a low-calorie diet and increased physical activity. Foundayo can be prescribed for adults with a BMI of 30 or higher, or from a BMI of 27 if you have a weight-related health problem such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnoea, or type 2 diabetes. The most suitable treatment depends on your personal and medical situation. Foundayo is not for children or adolescents under 18 years. The amount of weight lost and the speed of weight loss can vary from person to person.

Dosage and usage

Always take Foundayo exactly as your doctor has prescribed. The usual starting dose is 0.8 mg once daily, which may be increased after at least 30 days, depending on your response. Each dose increase should be at least 30 days apart. You can take the tablet with or without food. Swallow the tablet whole; do not break, crush, or chew it. Do not take more than one tablet per day and do not change the dose yourself. If you take too much, contact your doctor straight away, as this may cause nausea and vomiting. If you forget a dose, take it as soon as you remember, but never take more than one dose per day and do not double up to make up for a missed dose. Do not stop taking Foundayo without consulting your doctor. Store the medicine in its original packaging to protect it from light and keep it out of sight and reach of children. Do not dispose of unused medicine via household waste; ask your pharmacist how to discard it.

What Foundayo contains

Side effects

Very common (more than 1 in 10): nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, indigestion, stomach pain.
Common (up to 1 in 10): dizziness, headache, increased heart rate, low blood pressure, bloating, belching, heartburn or reflux, flatulence, gallstones, tiredness, hair loss, raised pancreatic enzyme levels, low blood sugar when used with certain diabetes medicines.
Uncommon (up to 1 in 100): altered or unusual taste, unusual or unpleasant sensation to touch, low blood sugar even without insulin or sulfonylurea, acute pancreatitis.
Serious side effects (frequency unknown): severe allergic reaction (such as breathing difficulty or swelling of the face or throat), sudden changes in vision, bowel obstruction, severe constipation, kidney problems (for example, due to dehydration after ongoing vomiting or diarrhoea).
Persistent, severe abdominal pain that may spread to the back could indicate pancreatitis; seek medical advice immediately.

Precautions

Foundayo may not be suitable if you are allergic to orforglipron or any of its ingredients, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are under 18 years old. Consult your doctor before use if you have had pancreatitis, severe stomach or bowel problems, gallbladder issues, kidney problems, diabetes with serious eye problems, or if you use insulin or sulfonylurea, as your blood sugar may drop. Foundayo can reduce the effectiveness of oral hormonal contraceptives; consider using an additional barrier method for 30 days after starting or increasing the dose. If you are planning surgery or use other medicines or herbal products, inform your doctor. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience symptoms of low blood sugar such as dizziness, sweating, weakness, palpitations, or confusion.

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