Xenical (Orlistat)

How does Xenical work?

Weight loss pills show their action by stopping a third of all the fat in all the food products you have from being digested. This undigested fat is then removed from the body, assisting in weight loss.

How to take Xenical?

• The standard dosage for this medication is one 120mg capsule, to be taken thrice orally every day. You must take it either immediately prior to, during, or up to 60 minutes after the meal.

• The capsule must be swallowed whole with a glass full of water. You must take Xenical with a well-balanced nutritional diet.

• The active drug will only take effect when utilized when your body is digesting dietary fat. Thus, if you skip a main meal or have a meal comprising of no fat, you will not require consuming a capsule.

What happens if you miss a dose of Xenical?

If you forget your dose of the capsule at any time, and it has been more than 60 minutes since your last meal, then carry on taking it at your next main mealtime, in a usual manner. Do not double your dose or modify your advised dose unless told to by your healthcare provider.

What are the side effects associated with Xenical?

• Bloating and stomach pain

• Incontinence

• Fatigue or tiredness

• Tooth or gum disorders

• Pain or uneasiness in the rectum

• Changes in your stools (softer, looser, more oily)

• An abnormal menstrual cycle

What drugs are known to interact with Xenical?

Certain drugs are known to interact with Orlistat for example:

• Ciclosporin

• Iodine salts and/or levothyroxine (in certain instances, hypothyroidism, or lowered control of hypothyroidism may take place)

• Antiepileptic treatment such as Phenytoin.

Precautionary measures while using Xenical:

• Xenical must be taken by adults who have been recommended the use of this medicine for the treatment of obesity, in combination with a low-calorie diet.

• You must not take this weight loss drug if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to Orlistat or any other excipients present in it.

• Do not take Xenical if are suffering from or have a history of chronic malabsorption syndrome (in which the person is unable to absorb nutrients in a proper way from the alimentary tract).

• If you have a history of Cholestasis (a liver disorder), then also refrain from the use of this medicine.

• Avoid taking it if you are under the age of 18 years.

• Xenical is also not suggested for use during pregnancy. You should not breastfeed while taking Orlistat capsule as there is inadequate research into whether or not it passed through the breast milk.

Is it safe to buy Xenical from an Online Pharmacy?

If you are looking to buy Xenical online or any prescription drugs from an Online Pharmacy in the US then you can order from a safe and accredited International pharmacy like MedsEngage, which contracts with Canadian Pharmacy and pharmacy in India. You require a valid prescription for your prescription drugs.