The recommended dose is one 120-mg capsule by mouth with liquid at each main
meal that contains fat. You should take XENICAL up to three times a day in
conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet. Each time you take XENICAL, your
nutritionally balanced meal should contain no more than about 30% of calories
from fat. You should evenly divide your daily intake of fat, carbohydrates and
protein over three main meals. Take XENICAL during meals or up to 1 hour after
a meal. If you occasionally miss a meal or have a meal without fat, you can omit
your dose of XENICAL. Doses above 120-mg three times daily have not been shown
to provide an additional weight-loss benefit.
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 intake is:
The recommended daily grams of fat (in a 30% fat diet) are:
1200
40
1400
47
1600
53
1800
60
2000
67
XENICAL interferes with your body's absorption of some fat-soluble vitamins.
Therefore, when you use XENICAL, you should take a daily multivitamin
supplement that contains vitamins D, E, and K and beta carotene. Take your
multivitamin once a day at least 2 hours before or after taking XENICAL, such
as at bedtime.
