Use Generic Xenical (Orlistat) for:

Contending against adults and adolescents (12 years and older) obesity. Generic Xenical (Orlistat) also reduces the risk of regaining weight after preceding weight loss.
Generic Xenical (Orlistat) is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor. You should use it with a reduced-calorie diet as it inhibits the fats digestion from the food.

Generic Xenical (Orlistat) is contra-indicated if:

• you have failure of absorption (chronic malabsorption)
• you have an allergy to any ingredient in Generic Xenical (Orlistat)
• you have problems with your gallbladder
• you suffer from a problem of bile flow from the liver to the intestines (cholestasis)

 Consult your doctor or provider of health care right away if any of the contradictions apply to you.

Before using Generic Xenical (Orlistat):

Generic Xenical (Orlistat) can have interplay with some medical conditions. You must inform your doctor if you have any and if any of the listed below apply to you:

•  pregnancy, planning to become pregnant, lactation period
• taking any other medicine, herbal remedy, or food additive.
• allergy to medicines, foods, etc.
• if you are underactive of thyroid

Your health care provider must be informed in case you are taking any other medicines, because some MEDICINES INTERACT with Generic Xenical (Orlistat), especially those listed below:

• Side effects can be caused by anticoagulants (e.g., warfarin), involving high risk of bleeding
• Generic Xenical (Orlistat) may decrease the effectiveness of Cyclosporine. You should take Cyclosporine should at least 2 hours before or after Generic Xenical (Orlistat) so cyclosporine could  be absorbed into the bloodstream to the limit.

The list of possible interactions isn’t comprehensive. If you take some other medicines, ask your healthcare provider whether it is safe to take Generic Xenical (Orlistat) at the same time. You should also consult your health care provider before starting and stopping and changing the amount of any medicine.

Application instructions:

Follow the directions of your doctor and don’t forget to check the label to find out the precise directions on dosing.

•  Generic Xenical (Orlistat) goes with an extra patient leaflet, if something isn’t clear to you ask your pharmacist.
• Ingest Generic Xenical (Orlistat) with meal or not more than 1 hour after main fat-containing meal (up to 3 per day).
• Do not take a dose of Generic Xenical (Orlistat) in case you miss a meal or it doesn’t contain fat
• It is strongly recommended that you take vitamins A, D, E, and K to provide yourself with good nutrition. You should take the multivitamine supplement either 2 hours before or after you take Generic Xenical (Orlistat) , for example at bedtime.
• If a dose of Generic Xenical (Orlistat) is missed, take it as soon as possible. But don’t take 2 doses at once, if the time of your next dose comes, just skip the missed dose and follow your regular timetable. If you have any questions on how to use Generic Xenical (Orlistat) consult your health care provider.

Security advisory:

• You will NOT lose more weight by exceeding the recommended dose. Do NOT take more than the recommended dose, as it can increase side effects.
• Before receiving any medical or dental treatment, emergency care, or surgery, inform your doctor or dentist that you take Generic Xenical (Orlistat).
• You should stick to a diet as prescribed by your health care provider. Your daily absorption of fat should be separated into equal parts over 3 meals.
• while taking Generic Xenical (Orlistat) try to avoid Eating greasy food as it may cause side effects involving the stomach and intestines.
• Diabetes patients should be careful as Generic Xenical (Orlistat) can cause changes in your blood sugar.So blood sugar levels should be regularly checked. You should consult your doctor before changing the dose of your diabetes drug.
• If you take amiodarone then you need additional checking of your dose or condition.
• Children under 12 years shouldn’t take Generic Xenical (Orlistat). It can be unsafe and ineffective.
• PREGNANCY and LACTATION PERIOD: contact your doctor if you get pregnant. The benefits and risks of using Generic Xenical (Orlistat) while you are pregnant must be discussed. It is certain that breast milk contains Generic Xenical (Orlistat). Do not breast-feed while taking Generic Xenical (Orlistat).

Probable Generic Xenical (Orlistat) side effects:

It is known that any medicine can cause side effects, but many people have don’t suffer from side effects. Some of the most COMMON of them are listed below; Tell your doctor if any of these endure or bother you:
Defecation; gas with discharge; uncontrolled bowel movements; increased number of bowel movements; oily discharge; oily or fatty stools; greasy spotting.
You’ll need emergency care if any of these dangerous side effects happen:
Unceasing acute stomach ache, bad allergy such as itching; rash; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.

Storage life of the pills

• You can find the expiration date on each packaging. The storage life is 2 years from the date of production and it differs from parcel to parcel depending on the date of their production.