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Xenical
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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 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.
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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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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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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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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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