What is generic XENICAL (Orlistat)?
Generic XENICAL is a drug used for the weight loss in fat people or obese people in combination with exercise and diet. Orlistat is the active component of generic XENICAL. Regular intake of the generic XENICAL maintains the body weight and keeps you fit and healthy. Generic XENICAL is used by the people for weight loss and who want to get back in shape.

How does generic XENICAL (Orlistat) work?
Generic XENICAL contains Orlistat as the active constituent that works by inhibiting the enzyme pancreatic lipase. This enzyme is responsible for the conversion of the triglycerides into the fatty acids. Generic XENICAL stops the conversion of triglycerides into the fatty acids. Thus, these undigested triglycerides (fatty acids) are thrown out of the body. Generic XENICAL do not affect the appetite of the individual so there is no effect on the urge of eating.

How to take generic XENICAL (Orlistat)?
Dosage of generic XENICAL as per the standard prescription is 60 mg thrice in a day. As per the individual requirements dosage of generic XENICAL can be increased up to 120 mg thrice in day. Please take the doctor’s advice if you want to increase the generic XENICAL dosage. Please take the dosage of generic XENICAL 1 hour after every meal to see the maximum benefits. Regular exercise and diet plan are necessary along with the generic XENICAL to see the weight loss in the short span of time. Don’t take dosage of generic XENICAL before the meal or at empty stomach. Please skip the dosage of generic XENICAL, if you skip any meal in a day.

Generic XENICAL (Orlistat) side effects

• Discharge of the brown or orange colored oil in the stool.
• Diarrhea specifically Steatorrhea is common side effect observed among generic XENICAL users. First few dosages resulted in Steatorrhea that was temporary.
• Stomach pain was observed as in 2% users of generic XENICAL.
• Increase in the number of bowel movements.
• Back Pain was recorded as rarely occurring side effects among generic XENICAL users.
• Tooth disorder was found in 1% of the users of generic XENICAL.
• Nausea and vomiting was observed in some individuals
• Gas with discharge of oily fluid.
• Teeth or gum problems were observed in 0.1% users of generic XENICAL.
• Symptoms of cold and flu were found among the prolong users of generic XENICAL.
• Itching of skin and rashes on skin.
• Headache

Precautions while taking generic XENICAL (Orlistat)

• Pregnant women should avoid contact with generic XENICAL because some adverse effects were observed in the growth of male fetus. Please inform the doctor if you get pregnant or plan to get pregnant while taking generic XENICAL dosage.
• Women who are breast feeding the child should not take generic XENICAL because it can pass through the milk and harm the baby.
• Children below 12 years of age are not allowed to consume generic XENICAL.
• Intake of generic XENICAL will reduce the levels of sugar. Thus, people suffering with the low level of sugar in the body should avoid generic XENICAL.
• Generic XENICAL should not be taken by the people who are having the problems in absorbing food (chronic malabsorption).
• Excessive intake of food containing fatty acids should be avoided when you are using generic XENICAL because it may increase the side effects related to stomach and intestine.
• People who had kidney stones or pancreatitis previously must take the physician’s advice for the dosage of generic XENICAL.
• Intake of multi-vitamin or mineral supplement along with the generic XENICAL could be done with the dietician’s advice.
• Excessive intake of generic XENICAL must be avoided because it causes adverse effects.