Xenical 120 mg for weight loss 84 capsules

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.

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 use:

• 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

How to use:

• 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

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.