| 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 XENICAL 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. XENICAL 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. XENICAL 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. XENICAL
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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