Description
Xenical 120 mg
Xenical 120 mg contains Orlistat 120 mg, a lipase inhibitor used as part of a weight-management program for adults with obesity or overweight individuals with associated health risks. It works locally in the gastrointestinal tract by reducing the digestion and absorption of dietary fat.
Xenical 120 mg is intended to be used alongside a reduced-calorie, nutritionally balanced diet. The medicine should be used according to the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.
Product Information
| Product Name | Xenical 120 mg |
|---|---|
| Generic Name | Orlistat |
| Strength | 120 mg |
| Drug Class | Gastrointestinal Lipase Inhibitor |
| Therapeutic Use | Weight Management / Obesity |
| Dosage Form | Capsule |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Prescription Status | Prescription Medicine |
Uses of Xenical 120 mg
Xenical 120 mg is used as part of a comprehensive weight-management program for:
- Obesity
- Weight management in adults who are overweight and have associated risk factors
- Supporting weight loss together with a reduced-calorie diet and lifestyle changes
- Helping maintain weight loss after initial weight reduction
How Xenical 120 mg Works
Xenical 120 mg contains orlistat, which inhibits gastrointestinal and pancreatic lipases. These enzymes normally break down dietary fat so that it can be absorbed by the body.
By reducing the digestion of dietary fat, orlistat decreases the amount of fat absorbed from meals. The undigested fat is eliminated through the stool.
Benefits of Xenical 120 mg
- Helps reduce the absorption of
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