The following information is intended to supplement, NOT substitute for, the expertise
and judgement of your physician, pharmacist or other health care professionals. It SHOULD NOT be construed
to indicate that use of the following drugs is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Always consult your
Health Care Professional before using any of the drugs referred to herein.
| Drug Name: |
Xenical 120 mg Capsule |
| Generic Name: |
Orlistat |
| Information Title: |
ORLISTAT - ORAL |
| Uses: |
This medication should be used with 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. |
How to Use This Medication:
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 (e.g., 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, (e.g., at bedtime). The effects of this drug may begin as soon as 1-2 days
after treatment begins; noticeable weight loss will take longer.
Side Effects:
Fatty/oily stool, oily spotting, intestinal gas with discharge, bowel movement urgency
or poor bowel control may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor
promptly. Side effects 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.
Precautions:
Tell your doctor your medical history, including any allergies, digestive disorders
(malabsorption or cholestasis); low thyroid function (hypothyroidism) or other metabolism
problems (e.g., oxalate kidney stones, hyperoxaluria). This drug should not be used if
you have anorexia nervosa or bulimia-type eating disorders. Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant before using this medication.
The manufacturer does not recommend use of this drug during pregnancy.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted into breast milk. Because of the potential
risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your
doctor before breast-feeding.
Interactions:
Tell your doctor of all prescription and non-prescription medication you may use,
especially cyclosporine; "statins" for cholesterol (e.g., pravastatin);
"blood thinners" (e.g., Coumadin®,warfarin); drugs for diabetes (e.g.,
insulin) or other drugs used for weight loss. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
Drugs Tips & Label Warnings:
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.
Dosage Information:
Minimum/Maximum Adult Daily Dose: 360 mg (milligram) OR 3 Capsules. 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 at room temperature (77 degrees F, 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT
OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED
TO INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR YOU. CONSULT YOUR
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING THIS DRUG.
This program is GUARANTEED to work for anyone
who is motivated and dedicated.
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