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Take Reshape 60 mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Reshape 60 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Some people may experience soft stools, sudden bowel motions, flatulence (gas) with or without oily spotting, oily or fatty stools, stomach pain, stool incontinence (involuntary leakage of stools), and runny or liquid stools. Most of these side effects of Reshape 60 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Reshape 60 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Avoid taking Reshape 60 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as it may cause fetal harm. It is not known whether Reshape 60 mg Tablet is excreted in human milk. Therefore, please consult a doctor if you are a breastfeeding women. Reshape 60 mg Tablet is not recommended for children below 18 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are advised to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K at bedtime as Reshape 60 mg Tablet may reduce the absorption of certain vitamins in the body.