Xenical is a medicine that helps you lose weight by reducing fat absorption, controlling weight in the long run. In addition, it improves some diseases associated with obesity such as hypertension, high cholesterol levels and type 2 diabetes.
This medicine is Orlistate, a compound that acts directly on the digestive system, preventing about 30% of the fat ingested at each meal is absorbed, being eliminated along with the feces.
However, to function properly Xenical should be taken in conjunction with a slightly less caloric diet than usual, so that loss and weight can be achieved more easily.
Check out an example of diet that should be done with the use of Xenical.
Price
The price of xenical 120 mg ranges from 200 to 400 reais, depending on the amount of pills in the box.
However, it is also possible to buy the generic of this medicine in the conventional pharmacy under the name Orlistate 120 mg, priced from 50 to 70 reais.
What is it for
Xenical is indicated to accelerate the weight loss of obese people with a body mass index equal to or greater than 28 kg / m, whenever associated with a diet of weight loss.
How to take
It is recommended to take 1 tablet 3 times a day, along with the main meals of the day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
To enhance its effect, it is advisable to follow a nutritionist-oriented diet, since it is important to reduce the consumption of high-fat foods such as fried foods, sausages, cakes, biscuits and other goodies.
Treatment with this medicine should be stopped after 12 weeks if the person has not eliminated at least 5% of their body weight.
Main side effects
Some of the most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, abdominal pain, fatty and oily stools, excessive gas, urgency to evacuate or increased evacuations.
Who should not take
This medication should not be used by pregnant or lactating women, as well as by patients with chronic intestinal absorption problems, diarrhea or gallbladder problems, and for patients with allergy to any of the components of the formula.
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