Eliminates approximately 30% of dietary fat intake
Xenical is a diet pill manufactured and marketed by the Swiss pharmaceutical company F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. It is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a prescription drug for the prevention of obesity.
The main ingredient in Zenical is “auristat,” which has the effect of inhibiting the action of lipase, an enzyme that breaks down fat, for a long time. When taken after a meal, approximately 30% of the fat ingested at a meal is eliminated without being digested or absorbed, thereby preventing calorie overload.
Drug Safety Information Vol. 1″ by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2003 No. 38 (Dec. 26, 2003)” confirmed its efficacy and safety.
| usage rules | Take one tablet at a time before or immediately after a meal. |
| adoption | Overeating Rebounding Obesity Increased body fat percentage |
| precautions | When used in accordance with the recommended dosage, there is little risk of triggering serious side effects, but the body will experience some changes. When Xenical is taken, the fatty substances whose absorption is inhibited remain in the intestine until the stool is expelled. The expelled stools contain oil, and sometimes only oil is expelled as stool. In some cases, the symptoms may resemble diarrhea, making it slightly more difficult to control bowel movements, and the oil that is discharged may stain the toilet bowl. Please refer to the FAQ for more information. The following persons are not allowed to take this drug Chronic food malabsorption (chronic malabsorption) Those with gallbladder problems Persons who have allergic reactions to Zenical’s additives |
Price
| content by volume | Price (JPY excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| 1 tablet | 400 |
