Xenical (Orlistat) 120mg Capsules 84s

Price is per pack of 84's.

Xenical (orlistat) is manufactured by Roche and is is a medicine to help you lose weight if your doctor has determined you are obese, or over weight with additional risk factors for obesity such as diabetes and/or elevated lipids. Your doctor will start you on Xenical if diet and exercise for three months did not help you lose enough weight.

Xenical capsules contain the active ingredient orlistat, which is a type of medicine called a lipase inhibitor. It is used to aid weight loss in people who are overweight or obese. 

Orlistat is not absorbed into the bloodstream, but works locally in the stomach and small intestine, where it prevents the action of two compounds found in the digestive juices. These compounds (known as enzymes) are called gastric and pancreatic lipases. They normally break down fats that we consume in our diet. 

The fats we consume in our diets are made of molecules that are too large to be absorbed from the gut into the bloodstream. They need to be broken down into smaller molecules during the process of digestion, in order to be absorbed into the bloodstream. Gastric and pancreatic lipases are the compounds in the gut that carry out this function.

Orlistat works by preventing gastric and pancreatic lipases from working. One Xenical capsule is taken three times a day at mealtimes to prevent fat that is eaten in the meals from being broken down and absorbed by the body. This means the body cannot use the fat as a source of energy, or convert it into fat tissue. Instead, the fat is excreted in the faeces. This helps weight loss.

Xenical should be used in conjunction with increased physical activity and a reduced calorie, lower fat diet. Approximately 30 per cent of your daily calories should come from fat, and your daily intake of fat, carbohydrate and protein should be spread evenly over your three main meals. For example, for a diet of 1400 calories per day, each meal should contain approximately 15 grams of fat. The actual calorie intake and fat consumption that you should follow will depend on your initial weight and level of physical activity - there is guidance provided in the package leaflet, and your doctor or pharmacist can also advise.

The active substance is orlistat. Each capsule contains 120 mg of orlistat.

The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium starch glycollate, povidone (E1201), sodium lauryl sulphate and talc. The capsule shell consists of gelatine, indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171) and edible printing ink.

Please read the enclosed information leaflet provided very carefully before taking your medication.

Like all medicines, Xenical can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Xenical.

The majority of unwanted effects related to the use of Xenical result from its local action in your digestive system. These symptoms are generally mild, occur at the beginning of treatment and are particularly experienced after meals containing high levels of fat. Normally, these symptoms disappear if you continue treatment and keep to your recommended diet.

Keep out of childrens reach,

Please read the enclosed information leaflet provided very carefully before taking your medication.