Generic name:
Orlistat
Description:
Xenical (Orlistat) is a slimming tablet for those who are obese and who find it hard to lose weight although on a diet. If Xenical is used with a healthy diet and exercise it has shown to help patients lose weight. Xenical works by preventing fat from being digested, which in studies have shown to be very effective for people who, on a normal diet, have difficulties losing weight.
Synonyms:
Vyfat, Orlipastat, Tetrahydrolipstatin
Xenical is used for:
Managing obesity in adults and adolescents 12 years and older. It is also used to reduce the risk of weight regain after previous weight loss.Xenical is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor. It works by inhibiting the digestion of fats from the diet and should be used with a reduced-calorie diet.
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