(New Zealand) Limited
PO Box 12-492
Penrose, Auckland
TAPS # NA9402
NZ Fat Facts
New Zealand is facing an obesity epidemic due to poor diet and physical inactivity. According to a 1997 National Nutrition Survey, one in two New Zealand adults are now overweight or obese. One in five New Zealand adults are obese.
Percentage of Obese New Zealanders
There has been a 55% increase in obesity in the last decade. 40% of preventable deaths each year are related to overweight and obesity. It is predicted that by 2011, 29% of New Zealand adults will be obese.
Xenical® (orlistat 120mg capsules) is a Pharmacist Only Medicine for weight loss/control in adults with an initial BMI ≥ 30. Common side effects: abdominal pain/discomfort, wind, fatty/oily stools, rectal pain/discomfort, urgent need to go to the toilet and low blood glucose. Do not use if you have a low uptake of essential nutrients or problems with bile flow. Ask your pharmacist if Xenical is right for you. Always read the label and use strictly as directed. If you have side effects see your pharmacist. For further information visit www.xenical.co.nz.