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| Uses |
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| | 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 120mg 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 meal to pass through the gut undigested. This
helps you to reduce and maintain your weight, as well as to minimize any weight
regain.
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| Directions |
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| | 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.
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| Side
Effects |
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| | 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 particularly 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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| Precautions |
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| | 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. |
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| Interactions |
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| | 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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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | 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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| Storage |
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| | Store at room
temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Keep this and all medications out
of the reach of children. |
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