Xenical

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The main function of Xenical is to block the fat from being absorbed into the intestine. Xenical is used together along with low calorie diet for reducing obesity in people suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high levels of triglycerides in the blood. Xenical is also used for other reasons in addition to the above mentioned ones.

Xenical should not be consumed if you are allergic against one or more constituent of the drug. Patients suffering from gall bladder problem, chronic mal-absorption problem should refrain from Xenical. It is also wise to inform your physician if you suffer under active thyroid, kidney stones, pancreatitis, and diabetes type 1 and type 2, or if you consume alternative weight loss products. Xenical should also not be given as a over-counter medicine for children under 18 years. Xenical should also not be used for others, especially who suffers from eating disorders, unless it is prescribed by a doctor. Xenical should be stored away from kids and pets. Xenical is a part of the complete weight loss program and should not be depended on the drug solely for weight loss.

If you suffer from underactive thyroid, pancreatitis, mal-absorption syndrome, type 1 or 2 diabetes, consult your physician for adjusting the drug dosage and perform special tests to track the body reaction for the drug. Xenical does not affect unborn baby and it is wise to inform your doctor if you are expecting or planning for pregnancy or if you are breast feeding. Xenical also affects the vitamin absorption by your body and vitamins are essential if you are breast feeding.

Xenical should be consumed as exactly advised by the physician. It is wise to read the label carefully before consuming the medicine. Xenical should not be consumed in extra doses as well. As the drug is only a part of the complete diet program, which combines diet, and exercise. Xenical should be taken along with full glass of water. Xenical should be consumed one hour after the meal to absorb extra fat and the drug is consumed 3 times daily. The fat content, however, should not be more than 30% of your total calorie content. The label of the container should be read cautiously paying attention to the number of servings per day. Vitamin and mineral supplement is essential in order to compensate for the vitamin loss. As your body finds it difficult to absorb fat soluble vitamins like vitamin A, D, E and K, follow the instructions of your doctor regarding the vitamin supplements. The supplements should be taken a couple of hours early or later to the Xenical consumption.

Xenical should be stored at room temperature away from direct light and moisture. It is recommended that you keep track of the number of bottles consumed in total to report to the doctor.

In case you happen to miss a dose you can consume Xenical if you still have at least an hour time before you consume the meal. If it is more than two hours, then it is better to skip the previous dose and carry on with the current dosage. Take the medicine exactly at the same time every day.

Although the symptoms of Xenical are not known, it is recommended that you seek medical attention in an emergency care center.

It is recommended to avoid diet rich in fats to avoid side effect of the drug.

Some of the common side effects of Xenical include hives, difficulty in breathing, swelling of face, lips, and tongue, etc. Xenical should be discontinued if any of the symptoms are seen. Other symptoms include stomach ache, back pain, nausea, vomiting, increasing in heart rate. Some of the other symptoms like oil spotting, fatty stools, orange or brown colored pigments in stool, gas with oily discharge, loose stools, inability to control bowel movement, and increased bowel movement indicate that Xenical is working properly. Other side effects like problems in gum and teeth, cold and flu symptoms, head ache, body pain, skin rash and itching are also commonly seen.

Cyclosporine drugs like Gengraf, Neoral, sandimmune, digoxin drugs like digitalis, lanoxin, lanoxiaps, anticoagulants like warfin interferes with the functioning of Xenical.

Low strength Xenical known as Alli is available in the pharmacy as over the counter brand. In addition, other generic brands are also available in the pharmacy. Xenical 120 mg is available in the market as dark blue hard gelatin capsules.