Xenical 120 mg for weight loss, 84 capsules
Xenical contains the active ingredient orlistat, which prevents the absorption of dietary fats, so it is used to treat obesity.
Xenical features
- It is used to treat obesity and weight loss in people aged 18 years and older
- Helps reduce the risk of regaining weight after losing it
Contraindications for the use of Xenical
- Allergy to the active substance or one of the other components of the drug
- It should be discontinued immediately and a doctor should be consulted if pregnancy occurs while using it
- Having gallbladder problems
- Previously undergoing an organ transplant
Warnings and precautions
- It is recommended to rule out organic causes of obesity, such as hypothyroidism, before starting treatment
- Treatment and weight loss can affect blood sugar, so doses of diabetes medications, including insulin, may need to be adjusted in people with diabetes.
- You should stop taking Xenical immediately and consult a doctor if symptoms indicating liver dysfunction appear, such as jaundice, itching, light-colored stool, dark urine, and pain in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen; Cases of severe liver injury, necrosis of hepatic cells, and acute liver failure have been recorded.
- It is recommended to monitor kidney function during and after treatment, as orlistat increases the risk of renal impairment, especially in people with a history of or risk factors for hyperoxaluria or kidney stones.
- Treatment may affect the absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin E, vitamin D, and vitamin A. Therefore, it is recommended to take a nutritional supplement once daily during the treatment period after consulting a doctor
- Eating a high-fat diet (greater than 30% of total daily calories) increases the risk of gastrointestinal side effects of treatment. Therefore, it is recommended to follow a low-calorie diet and distribute its intake among nutritional meals.
- The dose should be exceeded if eating a fat-free meal.
- You should stop using the medication and consult a doctor if you do not lose 5% of your weight after 3 months of starting treatment.
- It is preferable to avoid using the treatment while breastfeeding.
Recommended dose
Prescription types:
120 mg, 3 times daily with every main meal containing fat.
Types taken without a prescription:
60 mg, 3 times a day with each main meal containing fat.
How to use Xenical
- Xenical should be taken during or up to one hour after meals.
- The dose should be skipped if a meal is skipped, or a meal that does not contain fat is eaten.
- Patients should receive a balanced, low-calorie diet containing approximately 30% calories during treatment.
- The dose should not be exceeded 120 mg 3 times a day
- This medicine must be used with a low-calorie diet, and it is used for adults only and is not suitable for children
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