Xenical Dosage

Generic name: orlistat
Brand names: alli, Xenical
Drug class: Peripherally acting antiobesity agents

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

 Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  CAP: 120 mg

Obesity

[120 mg PO tid]

Info: give during or <1h after meals containing fat; omit dose if meal is non-fat or missed; diet should contain <30% fat; fat-soluble vitamin supplementation recommended

Weight maintenance

[120 mg PO tid]

Info: for previously obese pts following weight loss; give during or <1h after meals containing fat; omit dose if meal is non-fat or missed; diet should contain <30% fat; fat-soluble vitamin supplementation recommended

Renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[no adjustment]

SRC: NLM .