Xenical 120mg Capsules
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 26 October 2012
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
For treatment of obesity in patients with BMI u2265 30 or u2265 27 with risk factors.
Dosage (summary)
120 mg with each main meal; omit if meal is missed or fat-free.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 24-48 hours, Duration: N/A
Special Populations
- Adolescents
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Ciclosporin
- Warfarin
- Amiodarone
- Fat soluble vitamins
Contraindications
- Chronic malabsorption syndrome
- Cholestasis
- Hypersensitivity
- Eating disorders
- Children under 12
Common side effects
- Gastrointestinal events
- Hypoglycaemia
- Headache
- Fatigue
Counselling Points
- Adhere to dietary recommendations
- Monitor fat intake
- Consider multivitamins for fat-soluble vitamins
Serious warnings
- Monitor blood glucose in diabetics
- Increased gastrointestinal events with high-fat diet
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