Orlistat Weight Loss Capsules
Price range: $49.99 through $144.99
Orlistat weight loss capsules
- Orlistat is a prescription-only weight loss tablet that helps you lose weight by reducing the amount of fat your body absorbs with each meal.
- Can help you lose 5% of your body weight in just 12 weeks
- Prevents the absorption of up to ⅓ of the fat you eat
- Can be taken up to 3 times a day
Description
What is Orlistat weight loss capsules?
Orlistat is a prescription-only weight loss medication that contains the active ingredient of the same name. It works by blocking the enzymes responsible for absorbing the fat you eat and instead removes it from your body as stool waste.
Orlistat is available in the form of an oral pill. When taken alongside a healthy calorie-controlled diet, it is an effective weight loss medication. Research has found that orlistat can help 37% of people lose 5% of their body weight after 12 weeks of treatment.
If you think orlistat is a suitable weight loss solution for you, our doctors can help. All you need to do is simply complete a short online questionnaire for our doctors to review to make sure orlistat is right for you. If your treatment request is approved, we’ll get it to you quickly via our rapid and discreet delivery service. Alternatively, your treatment can also be collected from your nearest Superdrug Pharmacy in as little as 2 to 3 hours after a doctor approval.
Orlistat prices
| Pack Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 120 mg – 84 capsule(s) | £49.99 |
| 120 mg – 3 x 84 capsule(s) | £144.99 |
About Orlistat
What is orlistat?
Orlistat is a prescription-only medication used to help you lose weight if you are overweight or obese. It is known as a lipase inhibitor which stops the body from absorbing dietary fat, allowing it to pass out of your system as stool waste.
Orlistat is the generic version of Xenical and can be taken up to 3 times a day to block up to one-third of dietary fat being absorbed. It works best when it is taken alongside a healthy calorie-controlled diet and routine exercise.
How does orlistat work?
Orlistat works by blocking the action of lipase, an enzyme produced by the body to break down and absorb fat in the diet. By stopping lipase from breaking down the fat you eat, it travels through the bowel and leaves the body as stool waste. Orlistat stops up to one-third of dietary fat being absorbed. These actions help avoid weight gain and can help you lose weight.
How long does orlistat take to work?
Orlistat can start to work in as little as 24 to 48 hours after taking it. You should begin to notice weight loss results within the first two weeks of using it if you are taking it as prescribed and alongside healthy lifestyle changes.
How effective is orlistat?
Research has shown that orlistat can help 37% of people who use it to lose at least 5% of their starting body weight after 12 weeks.
Does orlistat burn existing fat?
No, orlistat doesn’t burn existing fat in your body but binds to the fat in your food. It blocks a specific digestive enzyme called lipase from breaking down and absorbing dietary fats. By doing this, the unabsorbed fats are passed out of the body as stool waste. Overall, this process reduces the amount of food you eat and helps your body use the stored fat for energy, leading to gradual weight loss.
How to take orlistat
Each capsule contains 120mg of orlistat and the usual dose is one 120mg capsule with each of your 3 meals per day. You should swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water immediately before, during, or up to 1 hour after a meal.
Orlistat only works in the presence of dietary fat, so if you miss a main meal or you eat a meal that doesn’t contain fat, you don’t need to take orlistat.
You should only ever take orlistat exactly as your doctor has advised.
When to take orlistat
Orlistat should be taken immediately before, during, or up to 1 hour after a meal that contains fat.
How often to take orlistat
The maximum dose for orlistat is 3 x 120mg capsules per day. You must take 1 capsule with each of your main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) if they contain fat.
If you have not achieved at least a 5% loss of body weight after 12 weeks, your doctor may advise you to stop taking orlistat as it may not be working for you and discuss other weight loss treatments with you.
What should I do if I miss a dose of orlistat?
If you forget to take orlistat and it is within 1 hour from your last meal, take your usual dose. If it is outside of this time, wait until your next meal and continue the dose as usual.
Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
If you eat a meal that does not contain dietary fat or you miss one of your main meals, you do not need to take orlistat. Instead, you should continue to take it as normal with your next main meal.
Side effects of orlistat
As with all medications, orlistat may cause side effects, however, not everyone will experience them.
Very common side effects (affects more than 1 in 10 users):
- abdominal pain
- headache
- urgent or increased need to open the bowels
- wind with discharge
- oily discharge
- fatty, oily stools
- liquid stools
- low blood sugar levels (experienced by people with type 2 diabetes)
Common side effects (may affect 1 in 10 people):
- Soft stools
- bloating (experienced by those suffering from diabetes)
- rectal pain/discomfort
- tooth/gum disorder
- irregularity of the menstrual cycle
- tiredness
Some other orlistat side effects include:
- allergic reactions
- changes to your blood tests
- skin blisters
- liver or kidney problems
- pancreatitis
- gallstones
- hepatitis
- bleeding from your back passage
- inflammation of your bowel
How long do orlistat side effects last?
Orlistat side effects are most common at the start of your treatment as your body gets used to the medication. Most reported side effects should go away on their own within a few weeks. However, if you’re finding the side effects difficult to manage or are concerned, contact your doctor for advice.
What to do if you get orlistat side effects
If you experience mild orlistat side effects, you should be able to manage them at home. Make sure you are eating a well-balanced, calorie-controlled diet that’s rich in fruit and vegetables and that at most 30% of your daily calorie intake is coming from fat.
Try sticking to healthy forms of fat, like lean meat, egg whites, skimmed milk, low-fat cheese spreads, fruits and beans. It is important that you take your orlistat oral tablet with a balanced meal containing about 10% of your daily calorie intake in the form of fat to minimise side effects.
If you experience any side effects that are hard to tolerate or side effects which are persistent, contact your doctor or call 111.
Orlistat warnings
Do not take orlistat if you:
- are allergic to orlistat or any of the ingredients in the medication
- have cholestasis, a type of liver disorder
- have chronic malabsorption syndrome
- are breastfeeding
If you are taking any other medications you should tell your doctor before taking orlistat, including any prescribed, over-the-counter, or herbal remedies.
Orlistat can change the way the following medications work:
- anticoagulants such as warfarin
- ciclosporin
- iodine salts or levothyroxine
- amiodarone
- HIV treatments
- antidepressants
- anti-anxiety medications
- antipsychotic medications
Orlistat and pregnancy
Do not use orlistat if you are, think you are, or trying to get pregnant.
Orlistat and breastfeeding
Do not use orlistat if you are breastfeeding because it’s not known if the active ingredient passes into breast milk.
Additional information
| Pack Size | 120 mg – 84 capsule(s), 120 mg – 3 x 84 capsule(s) |
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