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What is the drug Xenical?

Dr Chandra M Gulhati
Editor, MIMS,
New Delhi

Q: I am looking for an equivalent product and names of ingredients for XENICAL made by Roche Pharmaceuticals in UK or USA. Can you give me name of similar medication made by any other manufacturer in INDIA ?

A:Xenical is the brand name that contains Orlistat 120 mg in a capsule. The drug has not been introduced in the Indian market. You can get it in UK for GBP 41.16 + pharmacy allowance for 84 capsules. It is a lipase inhibitor used for reducing obesity in conjunction with diet.