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1 Indications And Usage Xenical Is Indicated For Obesity Management Including Weight Loss And Weight Maintenance When Used In Conjunction With A Reduced-Calorie Diet. Xenical Is Also Indicated To Reduce The Risk For Weight Regain After Prior Weight Loss. Xenical Is Indicated For Obese Patients With An Initial Body Mass Index (Bmi) ≥30 Kg/m 2 Or ≥27 Kg/m 2 In The Presence Of Other Risk Factors (E.g., Hypertension, Diabetes, Dyslipidemia). Table 1 Illustrates Body Mass Index (Bmi) According To A Variety Of Weights And Heights. The Bmi Is Calculated By Dividing Weight In Kilograms By Height In Meters Squared. For Example, A Person Who Weighs 180 Lbs And Is 5 ' 5 " Would Have A Bmi Of 30. Table 1 Body Mass Index (Bmi), Kg/m 2 Conversion Factors: Weight In Lbs ÷ 2.2 = Weight In Kilograms (Kg) Height In Inches × 0.0254 = Height In Meters (M) 1 Foot = 12 Inches Xenical Is A Reversible Inhibitor Of Gastrointestinal Lipases Indicated For Obesity Management Including Weight Loss And Weight Maintenance When Used In Conjunction With A Reduced-Calorie Diet. ( 1 ) Xenical Is Also Indicated To Reduce The Risk For Weight Regain After Prior Weight Loss. ( 1 ) Table 1
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