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DRUG INFO:

Appetite Suppressants:

Generic name:
- Phentermine
Brand name:
- Adipex-P
- Fastin
- Ionamin

Generic name:
- Phendimetrazine
Brand name:
- Bontril
- Plegine
- Prelu-2

Generic name:
- Diethylpropion
Brand name:
- Tenuate
- Tenuate dospan

Generic name:
- Rimonabant
Brand name:
- Acomplia
- Zimulti

Lipase Inhibitors (Fat Blocker):

Generic name:
- Orlistat
Brand name:
- Xenical

Orlistat dosage

The dose of orlistat will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of orlistat. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form (capsules):

For treatment of obesity:

Adults-120 milligrams (mg) three times a day with meals containing fat.
Children-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

If you miss a dose of orlistat after a fat-containing meal, skip that dose. Wait until your next meal, and take the medicine on your regular schedule. Do not double doses.

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