Common Uses:
Xenical is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor used to treat obesity.

Directions:
Follow the directions for using Xenical provided by your Pharmacist, Physician or Primary Care Provider. Xenical comes with a patient information leaflet, read it completely. Take with or up to 1 hour after each main meal that contains fat. Taking 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 Xenical. If you are taking a multi-vitamin, take it either 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Xenical. Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C), away from heat and light. If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Side Effects:
Side effects that may occur while taking Xenical include oily stools or spotting, increased number of bowel movements, bowel movement urgency, poor bowel movement control, or gas with discharge. If you notice any effects, consult your Pharmacist, Physician or Primary Care Provider.

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Dieting, Diet Drugs, Diet Programs, Diet Supplements, Weight Loss

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