Xenical

Usage Directions

Take one xenical 120 mg capsule by mouth with liquid at each main meal that contains fat, or up to one hour after a meal. You can take xenical in conjunction with a nutritionally balanced, mildly reduced-calorie diet up to 3 times a day. Make sure that each time you take xenical, your meal does not contain more than 30% of calories from fat. If you occasionally miss a meal or the meal contains no fat, you can skip the dose of xenical. Don't try to make up the loss of xenical with a double dose. Please note that doses greater than 120 mg three times a day have not been shown to provide an additional weight loss benefit.

During the treatment course and for the long time after you finish taking xenical, you should evenly divide your daily intake of fat, carbohydrates, and protein over 3 main meals. It is recommended to follow a healthy eating plan such as the one developed by the American Heart Association. Following this eating plan will help you lose weight while decreasing some of the possible gastrointestinal effects you may experience while taking xenical.

It is very important to mention that xenical interferes with your bodys absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins. So during the obesity treatment course make sure that you take a daily multivitamin supplement containing vitamins D, E, K, and beta-carotene. Multivitamin should be taken once a day at least 2 hours before or after taking xenical, such as at bedtime.

The use of xenical for more than 4 years has not been studied, so we recommend you consult your doctor or pharmacist to define the length of xenical-based weight loss course.

Xenical package should be stored at room temperature, in a tightly sealed container.