Xenical Dosage/Direction for Use

Adults: Recommended Dose: 1 cap with each main meal (during or up to 1 hr after the meal). If a meal is missed or contains no fat, the dose of Xenical may be omitted. The therapeutic benefits of Xenical (including weight control and improvement of risk factors) are continued with long-term administration.
The patient should be on a nutritionally balanced, mildly hypocaloric diet that contains approximately 30% of calories from fat. It is recommended that the diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables. The daily intake of fat, carbohydrate and protein should be distributed over 3 main meals.
Doses >120 mg 3 times daily have not been shown to provide additional benefit.
Based on fecal fat measurements, the effect of Xenical is seen as soon as 24-48 hrs after dosing. Upon discontinuation of therapy, fecal fat content usually returns to pre-treatment levels, within 48-72 hrs.
Elderly: No dose adjustment is necessary for the geriatric patient.
Hepatic and/or Renal Impairment: Dose adjustment is not required.