{"product_id":"xenical-120mg-capsules-84-orlistat-s3","title":"Xenical 120mg Capsules 84 - Orlistat (S3)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\nXENICAL - CMI \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(Roche) \u003cbr\u003eCONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat is in this leaflet\u003cbr\u003eThis leaflet answers some common questions about Xenical capsules. It does not contain all the available information.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Xenical capsules against the benefits they \u003cbr\u003eexpect it will have for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKeep this leaflet with the medicine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou may need to read it again. \u003cbr\u003eWhat Xenical is used for\u003cbr\u003eXenical contains the active ingredient orlistat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXenical is to treat people who are overweight or obese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXenical belongs to a group of medicines called lipase inhibitors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese medicines work by targeting the absorption of dietary fat in your body rather than suppressing your appetite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDietary fats are large molecules that need to be broken down before they can be absorbed into the body. They are broken down by \u003cbr\u003eenzymes called lipases. That is, lipases play an important role in the digestion of dietary fat. When taken with a meal, Xenical \u003cbr\u003einterferes with the activity of these enzymes. This allows about 30% of the fat eaten in the meal to pass through the gut \u003cbr\u003eundigested. Therefore, your body cannot store these excess calories as fatty tissue or use them as a source of energy. This helps \u003cbr\u003eyou to reduce your weight by burning up fat that you are already carrying, maintain your lower weight and minimise any weight \u003cbr\u003eregain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLosing even small amounts of weight and keeping it off produces additional health benefits for you, especially when you are at risk \u003cbr\u003efor other diseases such as heart disease and diabetes. Xenical can also help to improve risk factors, such as high blood pressure, \u003cbr\u003ehigh cholesterol and high blood sugar. If these are not treated, they could lead to other diseases such as hypertension and \u003cbr\u003ediabetes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXenical should be taken in conjunction with a well-balanced calorie-controlled diet and other appropriate measures such as \u003cbr\u003eexercise.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour doctor, however, may have prescribed Xenical for another purpose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAsk your doctor if you have any questions about why Xenical has been prescribed for you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eXenical is not addictive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis medicine is available only with a doctor's prescription. \u003cbr\u003eBefore you take Xenical\u003cbr\u003eWhen you must not take it\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not take Xenical if:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. you have had an allergic reaction to Xenical or any ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. your doctor has diagnosed that your uptake of essential nutrients is lower than it should be\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is called chronic malabsorption syndrome. This may occur with conditions such as tropical sprue and idiopathic steatorrhoea.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. you have certain pancreatic problems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. you have had recent major surgery to your stomach or intestines\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. you have a blockage of your bile duct\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering or the capsules do not look quite right\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7. if the expiry date (EXP) printed on the pack has passed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you are not sure if you should be taking Xenical, talk to your doctor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not give Xenical to children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe safety and effectiveness in children have not been established.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore you start to take it\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTell your doctor if:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is not known whether Xenical is harmful to an unborn baby when taken by a pregnant woman. It is not generally recommended \u003cbr\u003efor use in pregnant women unless the benefits of treatment outweigh the risk to the unborn baby.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. you are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is not known whether Xenical passes into breast milk. You should not breast-feed while taking Xenical.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. you have vitamin deficiencies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. you have kidney stones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. you have any al\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains orlistat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\nTHIS PRODUCT CAN ONLY BE ORDERED IF YOU HAVE A PRESCRIPTION FROM A DOCTOR OR AFTER BEING RECOMMENDED BY ONE OF OUR PHARMACISTS.  PLEASE CALL US ON 1300 367 283 AFTER ORDERING THIS PRODUCT ON OUR WEBSITE IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PRESCRIPTION. PLEASE HAVE YOUR ORDER NUMBER READY TO QUOTE TO THE PHARMACIST.\n\u003cp\u003eAlways read the label. Use only as directed. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAsk your pharmacist about this product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xenical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46050375598266,"sku":"2516681","price":94.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/wombatpharmacy.com.au\/products\/xenical-120mg-capsules-84-orlistat-s3","provider":"Wombat Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}