What is the dosage of Xenical?

Xenical is available in 1 dosages, including 120 mg Cap

What is Xenical made of?

Xenical contains orlistat which is a Intestinal Lipase Inhibitor

How is Xenical administered?

Xenical is administered as a Oral Pill

What is Xenical mechanism of action?

Xenical mechanism of action is Lipase Inhibitors

Xenical Prescribing & Dosing Schedule

Dosage & Administration

* One 120-mg capsule three times a day with each main meal containing fat (during or up to 1 hour after the meal). ( 2)
* Advise patients to take a nutritionally balanced, reduced-calorie diet that contains approximately 30% of calories from fat. ( 2)
* Distribute the daily intake of fat, carbohydrate, and protein over three main meals. ( 2)
* Advise patients to take a multivitamin containing fat-soluble vitamins to ensure adequate nutrition. ( 2)
* Take the vitamin supplement at least 2 hours before or after the administration of XENICAL, such as at bedtime. ( 2)
* For patients receiving both XENICAL and cyclosporine therapy, administer cyclosporine 3 hours after XENICAL. ( 2)
* For patients receiving both XENICAL and levothyroxine therapy, administer levothyroxine and XENICAL at least 4 hours apart. ( 2)

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