Xenical

The generic name of Xenical is orlistat. It is basically a medicine which can be used to block some of fat by keeping it being absorbed by the body. The people with obesity can use it with reduced calorie diet and weight maintenance with certain risk factors like diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It can also be used for other purposes which are not prescribed in this guide.

Important information about Xenical

If you are allergic to this medication then you should not use Xenical. This medication should also be not used if you have gallbladder problem or chronic malabsorption syndrome. If you have under active thyroid, kidney stones, pancreatitis, diabetes, eating disorder or if you are taking weight loss medications then you should tell your doctor about it.

This medication should not be given to children under 18. Its prescription can be given to children between 12 to 18 with permission of doctor. This medication should be used by prescribed person only. This medication should not be shared with other people especially with eating disorder. This medication is the part of complete treatment program which includes diet, exercise and weight control. You should use the meal with balanced intake of fat, protein and carbohydrates. You should follow your diet, medication and exercise regularly.

This medication should be taken within one hour after meal containing fat. This medication is used three times a day. You can skip this medication if don’t eat meal or eaten meal without any fat. You should take at least 30% of fat of your total daily calorie intake. The high fat diet should be avoided. You should read the labels of all foods you consume daily. You can make healthy eating plan with the help of your doctor or nutrition counselor.

You can use the vitamin and mineral supplements with the Xenical on the recommendation of your doctor. It can be hard for your body to absorb fat soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E and K. You should follow the instruction of your doctor to use multivitamin and mineral supplements.

Before taking Xenical

If you are allergic to orlistat then you should not take Xenical. This medication should not be taken if you have chronic absorption or gallbladder problems. If you have under active thyroid, kidney stones, diabetes and eating disorder then you should tell your doctor before using Xenical. You will need to make special dose adjustments during treatment.

This medication should not be used by the pregnant women as it can harm the unborn babies. This medication should not be used without telling doctor. If you are breast feeding a baby then this medication should not be used.

How should I take Xenical?

This medication should be taken as it is prescribed on the label. The larger amounts of this medication should not be taken. You should follow the instructions of your doctor. There are instructions available for safe and effective use of this medication and you should follow these instructions. This medication should be stored on room temperature.

What happens if I miss a dose?

You should take the missed dose when you remember but skip the missed dose if it is time for the next dose. You should not take extra medicines to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

You should get emergency medical help if you have taken too much of this medication. The symptoms of Xenical overdose are unknown.

What should I avoid while taking Xenical?

You should not take deit with high fat as this diet can increase the risks of unpleasant side effects on your stomach with the combination of Xenical.

Xenical side effects

If you have hives, difficulty in breathing and swelling of your lips, tongue or throat then you should take emergency medical help. You should stop taking Xenical if you have pain in your upper stomach spreading your back. Vomiting, nausea and fast heartbeat can be signs of pancreatitis.

There can be some side effects of the Xenical which are the natural effects of Xenical. These side effects are temporary and may decrease with the treatment of Xenical. There can be oily spotting in your undergarments, oily fat stools and orange color oil in your stool. You can also have gas discharge and urgent need to go to bathroom and inability to control bowel movement. There can be stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and rectal pain as well.