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Orlistat - oral

(or-lih-stat)

common brand names: Xenical

Xenical Usage: this tablet is used with a reduced-calorie diet to help significantly overweight persons lose weight. it also helps to prevent regaining weight previously lost. Orlistat works by blocking few of fat normally digested by intestine.

How to use Xenical: Take this medication by mouth, generally three times daily during (or up to one hour after) each main meal that contains fat. youre daily intake about fat, protein and carbohydrate should be evenly spread over three main meals. If meal is occasionally missed or contains no fat, skip that dose of drug. Because this drug can interfere with absorption about fat-soluble vitamins (e.g.,, D,E,K), daily multivitamin supplement containing these nutrients is recommended. Take multivitamin at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after this medication (e.g., at bedtime). the effects of it drug may begin as soon as 1-2 days after treatment begins; noticeable weight loss will take longer.

Xenical side effects: Fatty/oily stool, oily spotting, intestinal gas with discharge, bowel movement urgency, poor bowel control, or headaches may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your pharmacist promptly. Intestinal side effects (e.g., oily stool) may increase in intensity if you exceed some your daily dietary fat allowance. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or pharmacist.

Xenical Precautions: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies, digestive disorders (malabsorption or cholestasis), low thyroid function (hypothyroidism), other metabolism problems (e.g., oxalate kidney stones, hyperoxaluria). it drug shouldn't be used if you have anorexia nervosa or bulimia-type eating disorders. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. manufacturer does not recommend use of this medication during pregnancy. it is not known whether it drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to infant, breast-feeding while using this medication isnt recommended. Consult your pharmacist before breast-feeding.

Xenical pill interactions: Tell your healthcare professional of all prescription & nonprescription tablet you use, especially of: cyclosporine, 'blood thinners' (e.g., warfarin), drugs for diabetes (e.g., insulin), another drugs used for weight loss. Cyclosporine should be taken at least 2 hours before or after orlistat to assure maximum absorption of cyclosporine into your bloodstream. don't start or stop any medicine without healthcare professional or physician approval.

Xenical Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Xenical special notes: do not share this pill with others. Follow some your doctor-approved nutritional, reduced-calorie diet containing about 30 percent calories from fat. Also, exercise is recommended; however, first consult youre doctor or physician.

If you missed Xenical dose: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If Its near the time of following dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. do not double dose to catch up.

Xenical Storage: Store at room temperature (77 degrees F, 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Active Ingredients : Orlistat