Xenical Capsules

What is Xenical?

Xenical is a weight loss pill that should be taken alongside a balanced diet and exercise plan. It can help you to lose weight by changing how your body absorbs fat. It contains the active ingredient orlistat.

Who can use Xenical?

You might be suitable for Xenical if you:

• have a BMI of 30 or above
• have a BMI between 28 and 29.9 and have a medical condition that can be affected by your weight, such as diabetes

How does Xenical work?

When taken with meals that contain fat, Xenical stops around a third of the fat in the meal from being absorbed by your body. Xenical does this by attaching to an enzyme called lipase, which is found in your digestive system. It stops lipase from breaking down all the fat from your meal. This means instead of fat being digested, it leaves your body through your poo.

How long does Xenical last?

Each Xenical pill lasts for 1 meal. It can be taken before, during, or 1 hour after a meal. Each pill will work for 1 meal, so you should take a pill with every meal containing fat. You can take up to 3 pills a day. Xenical will continue working for as last as you take it for.

How long does Xenical take to work?

When you first start taking Xenical, it will take around 24 to 48 hours to change how you absorb fat. When following an exercise and diet plan, you should start to see results from Xenical within a few weeks.

How effective is Xenical?

Xenical is most effective when you reduce the amount of fat you eat and take it with every meal containing fat, up to 3 times daily. It works best when you regularly exercise and follow a diet plan. The amount of weight you lose will depend on many factors, such as your diet before taking Xenical.

How to take Xenical

Xenical should be taken with every meal that contains fat. It comes in 120 mg pills and can be used up to 3 times daily. You can take it before, during, or an hour after eating. You should take it with a glass of water. After 12 weeks of treatment, your doctor will check that you have lost at least 5% of your initial body weight. This means Xenical is working as it should.

How long do you need to take Xenical for?

Xenical can be used for as long as you need it. Your doctor will stop the treatment if you do not lose at least 5% of your initial body weight after 12 weeks, as this means that Xenical is not working for you.

How to take Xenical for best results

For the best results, Xenical should be taken 3 times a day with meals. If you miss meals or do not eat fat, Xenical might not work for you. Your doctor will provide information about diet and exercise that should be followed while using Xenical. You are more likely to reach your weight loss goals if you follow this.
No more than 30% of your daily calorie intake should be from fat, and this should be spread evenly across your 3 meals. Avoid eating fat between meals, such as chocolate, biscuits, or savoury snacks. You should never take more Xenical than has been prescribed to you as this will not speed up your weight loss and could increase the risk of side effects.