How should I take XENICAL?
How should I take XENICAL?
The recommended dose is one 120 mg capsule by mouth with liquid at each main meal
that contains fat. You can take XENICAL in conjunction with a mildly reduced-calorie
diet up to 3 times a day. Each time you take XENICAL, your meal should contain no
more than about 30% of calories from fat. Take XENICAL during meals or up to one
hour after a meal. If you occasionally miss a meal or have a meal without fat, you can
omit your dose of XENICAL. Doses greater than 120 mg three times a day have not been
shown to provide an additional weight loss benefit.
You should use XENICAL together with a nutritionally balanced, mildly reduced-calorie
diet that contains no more than about 30% of calories from fat. You should evenly divide
your daily intake of fat, carbohydrates, and protein over 3 main meals.
You should try to follow a healthy eating plan such as the one developed by the
American Heart Association. Following this eating plan will help you lose weight while
decreasing some of the possible gastrointestinal effects you may experience while taking
XENICAL.
IF YOUR DAILY CALORIE
LEVEL IS:
1500
1600
1800
2000
THE RECOMMENDED DAILY
GRAMS OF FAT (in a 30% fat
diet) ARE:
50
53
60
67
Should I take a multivitamin with XENICAL?
XENICAL interferes with your body’s absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins.
Therefore, when you use XENICAL, it is highly recommended that you take a daily
multivitamin supplement containing vitamins D, E, K, and beta-carotene. Take your
multivitamin once a day at least 2 hours before or after taking XENICAL, such as at
bedtime.
Can I take XENICAL while taking other medications?
Be sure to discuss with your doctor all medications (including herbal products) you are
currently taking, including medicines you can get without a prescription (over-the-
counter), to determine if XENICAL can be taken in addition to these medications. If you
are taking cyclosporine, XENICAL and cyclosporine should be taken at least 2 hours
apart. If your cyclosporine levels are being measured, more frequent monitoring may be
necessary.