Xenical – prevents absorption by the body a certain amount of fat contained in the eaten food. Xenical is used for the treatment of obesity, in particular, to reduce and maintain body weight in combination with low-calorie diet.
Xenical is blocking the process of fat digestion, and thus prevents it 100 per cent absorption. Such a simple principle of operation makes Xenical one of the most effective and safe drugs for weight loss.
The effect of Xenical is fixed; extra weight is not gaining back. People, who are taking Xenical in a proper way, reduce body weight by 20 percent or more. There are many programs of optimal reception of Xenical, combining diet and ancillary products. However, according to experts, any special programs, essentially amplifying the effect of Xenical, did not exist. To buy Xenical online without prescription now is not a problem because the drug is freely available in online pharmacies. However, we advise you to consult a doctor before buying Xenical.
What should you discuss with your doctor before taking Xenical?
Do not take Xenical, without first consulting a doctor if you have diseases of the gallbladder.
Xenical is contraindicated for people who suffer from these diseases.
Before taking Xenical you must consult your doctor if you
- Suffering from kidney-stone disease,
- Have diabetes,
- Suffer from anorexia or bulimia,
- Taking any other means for weight loss
- Taking sandimmun (sandimmun, Neoral).
In these cases, Xenical cannot be taken (or you should reduce the dosage or take medicine under medical supervision).
According to the classification FDA (Office of FDA Food and Drug Administration), Xenical belongs to the category B. This means that Xenical should not be detrimental to the health and development of the unborn child. However, this medicine is not recommended to be taken during pregnancy without first consulting your doctor.
It is not known whether Xenical gets into breast milk, so in a case of breastfeeding consult your doctor before taking Xenical.
How to take Xenical?
Xenical should be taken in full accordance with the instructions or directions from your doctor. If you do not understand the instructions, consult your pharmacist, nurse or doctor.
Each tablet should be taken with a full glass of water.
Xenical usually taken with each meal containing fat, while eating, or not later than one hour after meals, 120 mg 3 times a day.
Xenical should only be taken with food, in which fat provides no more than 30% of calories.
Daily intake of fats, carbohydrates and proteins should be distributed among the three main meals. Since Xenical reduces the absorption of certain fat-soluble vitamins to ensure adequate intake of it patient should take a multivitamin preparations containing fat-soluble vitamins.
Allowed missed of taking of Xenical, if you missed a meal or food does not contain fat.
If Xenical taken with food which has a very high fat content, the risk of side effects and digestive disorders is increasing.
Do not exceed the assigned dose of medication. Exceeding the standard dose (120 mg 3 times a day) does not lead to additional weight loss.
Xenical can reduce the digestion of some fat soluble vitamins. To ensure that the body recieves essential nutrients, a doctor often assign multivitamin supplements containing vitamins D, E, K and beta-carotene. These vitamin supplements should be taken once a day, at least two hours before or after taking Xenical. Store Xenical at room temperature in a cool, dry place.
What happens if you miss the medication?
Missed dose Xenical should be taken within one hour after eating. If after a meal has been more than one hour, skip the reception Xenical and take the next dose at the usual schedule. Never take a double dose to make up for lost time.
Taking of Xenical may be omitted if a meal is missed or food did not contain fat.
What are the possible side effects of Xenical?
Immediately stop taking Xenical and seek medical help if you find unusual allergic reaction, symptoms of which are shortness of breath, swelling of the lips, tongue or face, as well as rashes, etc.
Other, less serious side effects occur more frequently. Keep taking your medication, but consult your doctor if you find yourself in one of the following symptoms:
-Oily discharge from the rectum;
- Discharge of flatus;
- Compelling urge to defecate;
- Steatorrhea;
- Increased frequency of defecation;
- Scatacratia
- Orange or brown oily selection in feces.
The above changes of the normal stool are the natural result of blocking fat and indicate the effectiveness of Xenical best way to lose weight. Typically, these phenomena are transient in nature and occur in the first 3 months of treatment, when the fat content in the diet exceeds 30%.