Weight Loss - Xenical
Before Using This medicine: 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. 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.
Proper Use of This Medicine: Take one tab/cap three times daily
30-60 minutes before breakfast.
Precautions While Using This
Medicine: 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.
Side Effects of This Medicine: 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. |
