Xenical - Orlistat - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Xenical.
• Xenical
• OR-lih-stat

Xenical Storage Instructions

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

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you use, especially of.

Overdose

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

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Read Before Using Xenical (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication 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 some of the fat normally digested by the intestine.

Xenical Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Follow your doctor-approved nutritional, reduced-calorie diet containing about 30 percent calories from fat.
• Also, exercise is recommended; however, first consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Possible 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 doctor promptly.
• Intestinal side effects (for example, oily stool) may increase in intensity if you exceed your daily dietary fat allowance.
• If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Usage Instructions

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