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Xenical
Drug Uses
XENICAL is a prescription weight-control medication useful for the long-term treatment of significant obesity.
General Information
This database does not contain every known side effect, adverse effect, or drug interaction. If you have questions about your medicines, talk to your health care provider. This information is for educational purposes only.
How Taken
Xenical is taken with each meal (three times daily). Your daily fat intake should be divided equally between these three meals so you will benefit from Xenical's actions. Your medicine should be swallowed with water.
Possible Side Effects
Loose stools and increased gas or flatulence. These symptoms are generally mild, occur at the beginning of treatment, go away after a short period of time and are particularly experienced after meals containing high levels of fat. Normally, these symptoms disappear if you continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet.
Warnings/Precautions
This medicine can cause changes in your bowel habits, such as fatty or oily stools, due to the elimination of undigested fat in your stool. XENICAL reduces the absorption of supplements of some fat soluble nutrients, particularly beta-carotene and vitamin E. You should therefore follow your doctor's advice in taking a well balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables.
Drug Interactions
Allergy to Xenical or chronic malabsorption syndromes such as sprue or steatorrhea. XENICAL is not intended to be used in children or pregnant and nursing women.
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.
Storage
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
More Information
For more information, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health care provider.
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PAIN RELIEF |
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STOP SMOKING |
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