Xenical®
The following information is a summary. It is
not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
USES
Xenical is a prescription weight-control medication
useful for the long-term treatment of significant
obesity.
This medication 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.
Upon approval, our US physicians will write an
FDA approved prescription for you and the product
will be filled and shipped by a US Licensed pharmacist
direct to your doorstep, immediately and discreetly.
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.
DOSEAGE
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.
PRECAUTIONS
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
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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