Xenical

What is it?

Composition

Xenical contains an active substance that helps block the absorption of fats in the body. This is one of the key reasons for its effectiveness in the fight against obesity. The drug allows about 30% of fats from food to pass through the intestines without being absorbed. This approach helps reduce the caloric load on the body and promotes effective weight control.

• Orlistat is the main active substance of Xenical.
• Microcrystalline cellulose is used as a filler.
• Talc is an auxiliary substance.

This combination allows Xenical to be an effective means of fighting obesity, helping people not only lose weight, but also maintain it at the desired level.

How to use?

Using Xenical requires strict adherence to your doctors instructions. Given the specific action of the drug, it is extremely important to take it correctly to achieve maximum effectiveness and avoid unwanted side effects.

1. Take Xenical orally during meals containing fat. It is recommended not to exceed three capsules per day.
2. If you miss a meal or it does not contain fat, skip the dose of Xenical.
3. It is recommended to take a daily multivitamin before bed, as Xenical can reduce the absorption of vitamins.

Always consult your doctor for any questions that may arise during treatment.

How does it work?

The mechanism of action of Xenical is to block the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of fats in the stomach and small intestine. Due to this, about a third of the fats that a person consumes with food are not absorbed by the body, but are excreted naturally. This helps to effectively reduce weight and reduce the risk of regaining it.

Long-term use of Xenical can not only promote weight loss, but also improve overall health. The drug also has a positive effect on risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and blood sugar. This makes it useful not only for weight correction, but also for the prevention of serious diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.

Xenical is specially designed for long-term use, and studies show its effectiveness for one to two years of daily use. The main condition for success is a combination of taking the drug with proper nutrition and moderate physical activity, which significantly increases the chances of successful and sustainable weight loss.

Indications

Xenical is indicated for use in the following cases:

• Clinical obesity in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.
• Weight control in patients with a body mass index (BMI) greater than 30 or greater than 28 in the presence of comorbidities.
• Prevention of weight gain after achieving positive results in weight loss.

These indications make Xenical a versatile and sought-after tool for weight control and health maintenance.

Contraindications

There are a number of contraindications for which taking Xenical is not recommended or requires special caution. It is important to consider them for safe use of the drug and avoidance of negative consequences.

• Allergy to Xenical components.
• Patients who are not overweight.
• Problems with food absorption or biliary tract, including cholestasis.
• Patients who have undergone organ transplantation.
• Taking the drug Cyclosporine.

If these contraindications are present, a mandatory consultation with a doctor is required.

Side effects

Like any medication, Xenical can cause side effects, most of which are related to its primary action on fat absorption.

• Intestinal disturbances such as gas with oily spots.
• Frequent bowel movements or diarrhea.
• Abdominal pain or discomfort.
• Headaches or dizziness.
• Rare allergic reactions such as skin rash or itching.

These effects are usually not serious and often lessen with a low-fat diet.