Drug name:
Xenical
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.
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How to take this
medication
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.
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.
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.
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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