Orlistat (Oral—Local)
Brand Names : Xenical
Proper Use of This MedicineOrlistat
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 orlistat.
Because orlistat 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
orlistat.
Dosing - The dose of orlistat 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 orlistat. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For oral
dosage form (capsules):
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For treatment of obesity:
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Adults - 120 milligrams (mg) three times a day with meals containing
fat.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of orlistat 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 this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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