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Orlistat 120mg Capsules

Orlistat 120mg Capsules

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Orlistat (Xenical) is an effective weight loss medication approved for use in individuals who need help shedding excess weight. Orlistat 120mg capsules change the way your body digests and absorbs fat, excreting it when you use the toilet.

  • Taken at each meal time alongside a calorie-controlled diet and exercise
  • Prescription-only medicine to aid weight loss
  • Cheaper version of Xenical
Weight Loss
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Orlistat 120mg Capsules

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Orlistat 120mg, sold under the brand name Xenical, is a medication for weight loss. It works by preventing the body from absorbing just under 30% of dietary fat from food; it does not suppress appetite.

It blocks fats from being broken down in the body so that they cannot be absorbed and are instead passed through the digestive system. Undigested fat, such as fatty or oily stools, is then expelled from your body when you use the toilet. When using Orlistat, it is essential to maintain a low-calorie diet and undertake regular exercise. Orlistat 120mg tablets are available in different quantities.

Generic Orlistat is a medication that should be taken three times a day before each meal. The most common dosage is one capsule to be taken three times a day.

You can buy Orlistat online from Pharmacy Online. When taken correctly, these tablets can assist in weight loss, alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise.

When to Use Orlistat Capsules?

Orlistat 120mg capsules can help you lose weight and enjoy a healthier lifestyle if you have a BMI of 30 and over or a BMI of 28 with conditions that are associated with being overweight, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and elevated cholesterol.

In most cases, you'll take Orlistat capsules three times daily with meals that contain fat, as they prevent your body from absorbing some of this fat. However, using Orlistat capsules with a low-fat diet and regular exercise is essential.

Orlistat 120mg Capsule Dosage

Orlistat 120mg tablets are prescription-strength medicines. You'll take three doses a day (one tablet with each meal). If you find the tablets are too strong or experience side effects, lower dosages are available, including 60mg tablets.

Age Restrictions for Orlistat Capsules

Orlistat is suitable for use in adults with a high Body Mass Index. In the UK, it's only recommended for adults aged 18 or older.

How to Use Orlistat?

Orlistat is a powerful medication, and following the guidelines to ensure you use it safely is essential. The capsules should only be taken with meals that contain fat or immediately after eating. If you consume meals with no fat, you can skip a dose of Orlistat.

However, consuming a high amount of fat while taking the medication can result in severe side effects, so it's important to moderate your diet and ensure you consume a well-balanced ratio of healthy fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and fibre.

When to Avoid Using Orlistat?

You should avoid using Orlistat and seek alternative treatments if any of the following apply:

  • You Have Allergies: If you're sensitive or allergic to any of the ingredients in Orlistat, using the medication could cause severe reactions.
  • Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Orlistat isn't recommended for use while you're breastfeeding or pregnant as it can pass into the breast milk.
  • Malabsorption Syndrome: If you have a condition that prevents your body from absorbing nutrients from food, you should avoid Orlistat.
  • Cholestasis: This condition impacts the flow of bile from the liver and can affect how the body absorbs Xenical.
  • Organ Transplant: Individuals who have had an organ transplant and are taking immunosuppressant medicines should seek medical advice before taking Orlistat.

Orlistat Precautions

Orlistat may interfere with certain fat-soluble vitamins, including A, D, E and K. To counteract this, you should take a daily multivitamin, which will ensure you get your recommended nutrients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist of any medications you're currently taking, as some can cause interactions.

Even if you opt for a lower dose of Orlistat, you should still follow these precautions and remember that it's not a miracle treatment. You won't see results if you don't combine the treatment with a low-calorie diet and exercise.

Ingredients of Orlistat

The active ingredient in Orlistat is Orlistat itself - but different brands of the medicine can contain the following inactive ingredients:

  • Microcrystalline cellulose
  • Sodium starch glycolate
  • Sodium lauryl sulfate
  • Povidone
  • Talc

Side Effects of Orlistat

All medicines have some risks of side effects, and understanding them means that you can avoid them. As long as you use Orlistat safely, you can reduce the chances of severe side effects, but people report the following symptoms when they begin using the medicine:

Potential side effects to consider include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • Oily rectal discharge
  • Increased number of bowel movements
  • Liquid, oily, or fatty stools
  • Increased wind
  • Urgent bowel movements

If you take oral contraception and you experience severe diarrhoea while taking Orlistat capsules, you should speak with your doctor or healthcare professional about an additional contraceptive method.

Leaflets

Patient Information Leaflet for Orlistat 120mg Capsules

Before taking any medicines, regardless of whether they are over the counter or prescription-only, it is essential always to read the patient information leaflet.

Patient Information Leaflet

Umar Razzaq, MPharm | University of Strathclyde, Clinical Pharmacist.
Content Written by:Umar RazzaqMPharm | University Of Strathclyde
Date Written:01/03/2024
Role:Clinical Pharmacist
Nish Fayyaz, MPharm | University of Strathclyde, Pharmacist.
Medically Reviewed By:Nish FayyazMPharm | University Of Strathclyde
Date Checked:30/05/2025
Role:Pharmacist
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