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Proper Use of Xenical

Xenical prevents the absorption of some of the fat you eat. Therefore, you should take it during the meal or within 1 hour of eating. If you occasionally miss a meal or eat a meal that contains no fat, you should skip the dose of Xenical .

Because Xenical may decrease the amount of some vitamins that your body can absorb from food, you will need to take a multivitamin supplement once a day. Take the vitamin supplement at least 2 hours before or after taking Xenical .

Dosing

The dose of Xenical will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of Xenical . If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form (capsules):

For treatment of obesity:

Adults-120 milligrams (mg) three times a day with meals containing fat.
Children-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose- If you miss a dose of Xenical after a fat-containing meal, skip that dose. Wait until your next meal, and take the medicine on your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

To store Xenical:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated Xenical or Xenical that is no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

Precautions While Using Xenical

It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that Xenical is working properly and to check for unwanted effects.

For patients with diabetes: Weight loss may result in an improvement in your condition, and your doctor may need to change your dose of oral diabetes medicine or insulin.

Side Effects of Xenical

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Bodyache; chills; cough; fever; headache; nasal congestion; runny nose; sneezing; sore throat

Less common

Tightness in chest; tooth or gum problems; troubled breathing; wheezing

Rare

Bloody or cloudy urine; change in hearing; contagious diarrhea; difficult or painful urination; earache; frequent urge to urinate; pain in ear

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Gas with leaky bowel movements; inability to hold bowel movement; increases in bowel movements; oily bowel movements; oily spotting of underclothes

Less common

Anxiety; back pain; menstrual changes; rectal pain or discomfort After you stop using Xenical, your body may need time to adjust. Side effects caused by Xenical usually disappear within 2 to 3 days after stopping it.

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

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