Xenical is an oral weight loss prescription, which helps obese people loose considerable amount of weight. Diet pills like Xenical help over weight individual's loose weight and maintain the lost weight. This weight loss drug contains the Active ingredient: Orlistat. Xenical is usually used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise regime. The information regarding the usage of Xenical is available online to reach out to wider number of over weight people. Xenical comes under the class of drugs called lipase inhibitors.

Lipase is the enzyme that breaks down fat for use by the body. Xenical interferes with lipase function, decreasing fat absorption by 30 percent. Xenical attaches itself to natural digestive enzymes and prevents them from breaking down fat. Since undigested fats are not absorbed, there is less calorie intake, which may have a positive effect on weight control.

Dosage
Take this drug as it has been prescribed by your doctor. The recommended dose is one 120-mg capsule by mouth with liquid at each main meal that contains fat. You should take XENICAL up to three times a day in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. Each time you take XENICAL, your nutritionally balanced meal should contain no more than about 30% of calories from fat. Take XENICAL during meals or up to 1 hour after a meal. If u miss a meal, you can skip the dose of Xenical. Do not exceed the dose of Xenical.

The Side Effects of Xenical are

• Gas with discharge
• Fatty stools
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Stomach pain
• Swelling
• Hives
• Redness of skin
• Itching
• Fever
• Difficulty breathing
• Chest pain

Missed Dose:
If you miss a dose of xenical, take it as soon as possible. If the dose is nearing your next dose you can skip the dose. But do not take 2 doses at once.

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

Precautions to be followed

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to Xenical or any other drug.
• Inform your doctor about the prescription and non prescription drugs you are taking.
• Your doctor should know if have or had health conditions like: bulimia, thyroid disease, gallstones, diabetes and kidney problems.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Storing Xenical
Store Xenical away from heat and moisture. Keep all medications away from the reach of children.

Note:
Weight loss begins within 2 weeks and continues for 6 to 12 months. The effect of using Xenical for more than 2 years is still unknown. But do remember that continuous use of a pill will not increase its benefits, as your body starts to build up a resistance to the effects of this medication after a few weeks of treatment. It is always advised to take help from the pill but not to get addicted to it.

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