Xenical
XENICAL is a prescription weight-control medication
useful for the long-term treatment of significant obesity.
XENICAL can also
help to reduce 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. It 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 mealb to
pass through the gut undigested. This helps you to reduce and maintain
your weight, as well as to minimize any weight regain.
PRECAUTIONS
This medicine 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. XENICAL should not be used if you have an allergy to it or
suffer from chronic malabsorption syndromes such as sprue or steatorrhea.
It is also not intended for use with children or pregnant or nursing
women.
DIRECTIONS
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 medicine should be swallowed with water.
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects include loose stools and increased gas or flatulence. These
symptoms are generally mild, occur at the beginning of treatment, go away
after a short period of time and are usually experienced after meals
containing high levels of fat. Normally, these symptoms disappear if you
continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet.
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