Xenical (orlistat) is an innovative weight loss medication that aids individuals in managing obesity by inhibiting the absorption of dietary fats in the intestine. Obesity is a significant health concern that increases the risk of various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Xenical offers a unique approach to weight management by preventing the breakdown and absorption of about 30% of the fat consumed in a meal, which is then excreted from the body. This reduction in fat absorption helps lower overall caloric intake, making it easier for individuals to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. When combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, Xenical can significantly improve weight loss outcomes and reduce obesity-related health risks. It is a valuable tool for those struggling with weight management, providing support and efficacy in achieving long-term weight loss goals.
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Dosage Formulation | Typical Weight Loss Plan |
Xenical (120 mg three times daily) with main meal containing fat | Treatment for weight loss by reducing fat absorption |
In clinical studies, 120 mg of Xenical provided effective weight loss in the target range of between 5% and 10% of body weight in up to 488 patients. In more complex cases, 120 mg three times daily provided greater weight loss of up to 40% of body weight over a period of 6 months. (See also Warning and Precautions) |
Xenical is available as generic or as the brand-name formulation “Xenical.” A 120 mg capsule should be swallowed whole with water. The 120 mg capsule also contains an effective “calorie” product that depends on your daily calorie intake. Most people find that the 120 mg capsule is the most efficient weight loss product for them. However, it is important to note that Xenical should not be used with the aid of diet medication or medication to treat high-fat meal plan meals, as that could lead to a higher risk of side effects.
Xenical should not be taken by patients who are hypersensitive to, or intolerant of, the fat contained in food or drug products. Xenical also does not protect the liver frompower-limited effects.
Patients should follow a reduced-calorie weight loss plan when using Xenical. If you have a baseline low body weight (overatterous) and are at risk for weight gain, you should limit your weight to about 45% of your body weight in each kg to about 60% of your body weight in kilograms. Xenical works by blocking the absorption of about 30% of the fat consumed in a meal, which is then excreted from the body.
Dietary fats are large molecules that need to be broken down before they can be absorbed into the body. They are broken down by enzymes called lipases. That is, lipases play an important role in the digestion of dietary fat. When taken with a meal, Xenical interferes with the activity of these enzymes. This allows about 30% of the fat eaten in the meal to pass through the gut undigested. Therefore, your body cannot store these excess calories as fatty tissue or use them as a source of energy. This helps you to reduce your weight by burning up fat that you are already carrying, maintain your lower weight and minimise any weight regain. Losing even small amounts of weight and keeping it off produces additional health benefits for you, especially when you are at risk for other diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Xenical can also help to improve risk factors, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar. If these are not treated, they could lead to other diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Xenical should be taken in conjunction with a well-balanced calorie-controlled diet and other appropriate measures such as exercise.Active Ingredients:Xenical does not contain sucrose, gluten, tartrazine or any other azo dyes. Active ingredient - orlistat each Xenical capsule contains 120 mg orlistatInactive ingredients
DirectionsTake 1 capsule with each of the 3 main meals per day. It can be taken during the meal or up to 1 hour after the meal is consumed.Warnings & Disclaimers
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What are Scheduled medicines are this product use? This product is arection is a chemical reaction (swelling) occurs when one or more brain cells (neurotransmitters) in the brain become unbalanced. The brain can react quickly (e.g. bluish discolouration) with the orlistat to cause a person to lose even a small amount of weight. This medicine is used to treat people with a weight-related condition called obesity called or obesity-related polyneoplasia ( polyneurological disease, polyneurological hyperplasia, polyneurological polyneosyndactytosis, or polyneurological hyperproliferative syndrome). This product is not approved for use in children under 12 years of age.Xenical (orlistat) is an innovative weight loss medication that aids individuals in managing obesity by inhibiting the absorption of dietary fats in the intestine. Obesity is a significant health concern that increases the risk of various conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Xenical offers a unique approach to weight management by preventing the breakdown and absorption of about 30% of the fat consumed in a meal, which is then excreted from the body. This reduction in fat absorption helps lower overall caloric intake, making it easier for individuals to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. When combined with a balanced diet and regular exercise, Xenical can significantly improve weight loss outcomes and reduce obesity-related health risks. It is a valuable tool for those struggling with weight management, providing support and efficacy in achieving long-term weight loss goals.
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How to cite this review as: Tahrani M, Khan S, ShaltireFirst Head L, et al. Xenical 120 mg three times daily for 6 months for the management of obesity: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Obesity. 20:e849. 2013:e173717.. Last updated: 13th September 2013For any questions or concerns about weight management, including medication information, please consult your healthcare provider or other health care providers.
See also Marketseal - Product and service informationSee also How to access essential healthcare informationTherapeutic duplication of effect tablesWhile Xenical contains the active ingredient Orlistat, some tables contain multiple tables. This can lead to missing values or inconsistent information within each table. If you are unsure about any of these missing values, consult your healthcare provider or other healthcare providers.
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Drug | Drug Name | Drugs |
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Orlistat | Xenical | |
Lipase inhibitors (e.g., metformin, gliclazide) | Lipase inhibitors (e.g. |
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Xenical is for use by all body parts. It should only be used by adults. Xenical capsules are for use by adults only.
Xenical CapsuleAllergy advice: All medications have medicine that is known to cause rashes and other symptoms. If you get any of these signs of allergy, including hives, swelling, or difficulty breathing, immediately go to your doctor and get medical advice.
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