Xenical is a weight loss medication that targets
the absorption of fat in your body rather than
suppressing your appetite. Xenical is useful for
long term use and has been shown to be effective
for 1-2 years.
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Xenical®
Uses
Xenical is a prescription weight-control medication
useful for the long-term treatment of significant obesity.
Xenical can also help to improve risk factors, such
as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood
sugar which, if not treated, could lead to other diseases
such as hypertension and diabetes. Each Xenical capsule
contains 120 mg of the active substance orlistat, which
acts as a lipase inhibitor.
Xenical is a weight loss medication that targets the
absorption of fat in your body rather than suppressing
your appetite. Xenical is useful for long term use and
has been shown to be effective for 1-2 years. Dietary
fats are inhibited from being absorbed and this allows
about 30% of the fat eaten in the meal to pass through
the gut undigested. This helps you to reduce and maintain
your weight, as well as to minimize any weight regain.
How To Take This Medication
Xenical is taken with each meal (three times daily).
Your daily fat intake should be divided equally between
these three meals so you will benefit from Xenical's
actions. Your Xenical medicine should be swallowed with
water.
Side Effects
Loose stools and increased gas or flatulence. These
symptoms are generally mild, occur at the beginning
of Xenical treatment, go away after a short period of
time and are particularly experienced after meals containing
high levels of fat. Normally, these symptoms disappear
if you continue Xenical treatment and keep to your recommended
diet.
Precautions
Xenical can cause changes in your bowel habits, such
as fatty or oily stools, due to the elimination of undigested
fat in your stool. Xenical reduces the absorption of
supplements of some fat soluble nutrients, particularly
beta-carotene and vitamin E. You should therefore follow
your doctor's advice in taking a well balanced diet
rich in fruit and vegetables.
Notes
CONTRA-INDICATIONS Allergy to Xenical® or chronic malabsorption
syndromes such as sprue or steatorrhea. Xenical® is
not intended to be used in children or pregnant and
nursing women.
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