How should I take Xenical?
Xenical is taken in accordance with the doctor's instructions or instructions. If you do not understand the instructions, you should seek clarification from your doctor or pharmacist.
"Xenical" is taken with each portion of food or not later than an hour after a meal, which contains fats, 3 times a day for 120 mg. This drug is taken only if the fat in the products is not more than 30% of the total number of calories. Each tablet should be washed down with a glass of water.
During the reception of "Xenical" should also take multivitamin preparations that contain beta-carotene and vitamins K, E, D, because "Xenical" reduces the absorption of some fat-soluble drugs into the body. These supplements should be taken once a day for an hour before taking "Xenical" or an hour after receiving the drug. It is also necessary to distribute the daily intake of carbohydrates, proteins and fats between three meals. If the food does not contain fat, you can skip the drug. Do not use "Xenical" with food, which contains a lot of fat, because digestion can be upset.
Never exceed the dose of the medicine. An increased dose will not lead to additional weight loss. Keep "Xenical" in a dry, cool place at room temperature.
What should I do if I missed the reception?
If you missed taking the drug while eating, then you can take it after eating for an hour. If after eating more than an hour passes, then you should skip the Xenical reception, and take the next dose on schedule. Do not take a double dose. You can skip the reception if the food does not contain fat.
Side effects of taking weight loss medication
Immediately stop taking Xenical and seek help from a doctor if:
- you have found a rash,
- an allergic reaction, manifestations of which became shortness of breath, swelling of the tongue, lips or face.
Consult your doctor and continue taking the drug if you find one of the following:
- the emission of gases,
- fecal incontinence,
- more frequent defecation,
- discharge from the rectum of an oily species,
- brown oily or orange discharge in the feces.
- steatorrhea.
The above disorders of the intestine when taking "Xenical" are natural, and indicate the effectiveness of the drug. Basically, these phenomena occur in the first three months of receiving Xenical, and when the fat content in food exceeds 30%.
Also, when taking this medication, other side effects may occur, not described above. If they develop, seek medical advice from a doctor.
Contraindications for use
"Xenical" is contraindicated to those people who suffer:
- chronic low-absorption syndrome (malbosorption syndrome),
- disease of the gallbladder.
For weight loss, "Xenical" should be used only after consulting a doctor. Especially with caution and only under the supervision of a doctor, this drug should be taken in the following cases:
- if you suffer from diabetes,
- take other means to reduce weight,
- take the "Neural", "Sandimmun", "
- suffer from nephrolithiasis,
- suffer from bulimia or anorexia.
In the cases listed above, the agent should either not be taken at all or its dosage reduced.
During pregnancy, "Xenical" is used only after consulting a doctor and under his supervision. During the lactation this tool for weight loss should also be used only after consulting a doctor, or completely refuse to take it, because today it is not known whether "Xenical" enters the breast milk.