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Brand Name Xenical - Manufacturer:
Roche
Description
This medicine is a gastrointestinal lipase
inhibitor used in the management of obesity in
adult and adolescent patients age 12 and older.
This medicine may be used during the weight loss
phase or following weight loss to assist in
weight management. This medicine works by
inhibiting the digestion of fats from the diet
and should be used with a reduced-calorie diet.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine
provided by your doctor. THIS MEDICINE COMES
WITH A PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET. Read it
carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist
any questions that you may have about this
medicine. Take this medicine with or up to 1
hour after each main meal that contains fat up
to three per day. Taking this medicine with
low-fat meals will lessen the side effects that
can occur. If you miss a meal or the meal
contains no fat, do not take a dose of this
medicine. IF YOU ARE TAKING A MULTIPLE VITAMIN,
take it either 2 hours before or 2 hours after
taking this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at
room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees
C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat
and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86
degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. IF
YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are allergic to
it or are allergic to any ingredient in this
product. DO NOT EXCEED THE RECOMMENDED DOSE.
Exceeding the recommended dose will not make you
lose more weight and may increase side effects.
This medicine may reduce the absorption of
necessary fat-soluble vitamins. To ensure that
you are receiving adequate amounts of these
vitamins, ask your doctor or pharmacist about
the use of a vitamin supplement that would be
right for you. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY
APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either
prescription or over-the-counter, check with
your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any
other medicines used for weight loss/management.
FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT,
discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks
of using this medicine during pregnancy. This
medicine is not recommended for use during
pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS
EXCRETED in breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED
while taking this medicine. IF YOU HAVE
DIABETES, this medicine may affect your blood
sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask
your doctor before adjusting the dose of your
diabetes medicine.
Side Effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this
medicine include oily stools or spotting,
increased number of bowel movements, bowel
movement urgency, poor bowel movement control,
or gas with discharge. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience severe or
persistent stomach pain. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to
this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate
medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an
allergic reaction include rash, itching,
swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If
you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Active Ingredients
orlistat
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