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Orlistat 120mg Capsules

Orlistat 120mg Capsules

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We know that taking the first step toward weight loss can be daunting. To ensure you're on the safest and most effective path, we recommend getting Orlistat prescribed by a healthcare professional and purchasing it from a registered pharmacy. You can buy Orlistat and other weight loss pills from The Independent Pharmacy that are safe to use for those who want to lose weight and become slimmer.

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  • Suitable for age:18 Years +
  • Maximum per order:3
  • Consultation required?Yes
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Orlistat 120mg Capsules Summary

Type of medicineLipase inhibitor
Works byPrevents the absorption of dietary fat into the body.
Active ingredientOrlistat
Effective within1 - 3 months
Pack size84 Capsules
Strength120mg
ManufacturerTeva, Crescent, Accord, Alissa Healthcare
GenericYes
Use with alcoholIn moderation

Orlistat Medical Information

  • Key Features

    • UK's only clinically proven pill for weight loss
    • Reduces the amount of dietary fat absorbed by your body
    • Active ingredient in Alli and Xenical
    • Take up to 3 times daily with meals

    What Is Orlistat and What Is It Used for?

    Orlistat is a generic brand of medicine used to treat obesity; this is where you have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or over. Orlistat can also be prescribed when your BMI is 28 or over, and there are other risk factors present, such as diabetes or high blood pressure.

    Orlistat helps your body to lose weight by preventing up to one-third of dietary fat from being absorbed by the body. By using Orlistat, you could stand to lose up to 5% of your body weight in the first 3 months of treatment.

    Orlistat is the only prescription-only medicine licensed in the UK to aid weight loss, making it a safe alternative to buying unregulated treatments online. However, the treatment should only ever be used in conjunction with a low-fat, low-calorie diet and an active lifestyle. Read our Orlistat Diet Plan for more information on what you should and shouldn't eat when using this treatment.

    How Does Orlistat Work?

    Orlistat helps you lose weight by blocking the enzymes in your gut that digest fat. Nearly a third of the fat you eat is blocked by Orlistat, and any undigested fat is passed through your stools instead of absorbed into your body.

    We understand that achieving your weight loss goals is a holistic process. That's why we recommend combining Orlistat with a balanced, low-fat diet and regular exercise for the most effective results. If you're having a meal without dietary fat, there's no need to take Orlistat at that time. We understand that every meal is different, and we want to ensure that you're using Orlistat when it can be most effective for you.

    Orlistat Alternatives

    Orlistat capsules (as well as the branded version, Xenical, and the over-the-counter brand Alli) are the only licensed prescription treatment to aid healthy weight loss. This means they have gone through strict medical trials to ensure that they are both safe and effective to be prescribed by a medical professional for their intended purpose. This leaves you safe in the knowledge that the Orlistat product you buy has undergone strict regulation in their manufacture, storage, prescribing and dispensing to ensure you receive a safe and effective product, where you can be 100% certain of the ingredients.

    There are many weight loss aids, supplements, herbal remedies and other preparations that are available that claim to help you lose weight. Often, these are not licensed as medical products but as foods or supplements, meaning they do not undergo strict regulation or examination before being released onto the market or during manufacture. This can lead to you needing to know exactly what is in the weight loss products you buy, which could be potentially dangerous.

    Common culprits include:

    • Duromine short-term diet pills
    • Ephedrine lipolytic stimulant
    • Phentermine stimulant diet pills
    • Zantrex rapid weight loss supplement

    How Does Orlistat Help With Weight Loss?

    When combined with a low-calorie diet and exercise, Orlistat can help you to lose an extra 1lb for every 2lb you would lose through diet and exercise alone.

    In clinical trials, almost twice as many obese patients who received Orlistat achieved an average weight loss of 10% or more of their body weight in one year compared to those relying on dietary changes alone. In addition, a significant number of patients who stopped Orlistat regained up to 35% of the weight they had lost.

  • How to Take Orlistat

    Orlistat may be taken up to 3 times daily, 7 days a week. You may choose to take Orlistat with your meal or up to one hour after you've eaten.

    For a meal containing between 1g and 15g of fat, you may take an Orlistat capsule with your food or up to 1 hour after eating. This will help to block up to one-third of the fat you consume whilst limiting any potential side effects.

    Do not take Orlistat weight loss supplements if:

    • You eat a fat-free meal (there will be no fat for Orlistat to work on)
    • You skip a meal
    • You eat a high-fat meal, as this will increase the potential gastrointestinal side effects

    Losing Weight With Orlistat

    While Orlistat may help you to lose weight, it shouldn’t be seen as a miracle treatment. To get the best results from Orlistat, you should:

    • Maintain a healthy, balanced diet, and avoid high-fat junk food.
    • Exercise regularly — it’s recommended to engage in 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day.
    • Be aware that Orlistat blocks some dietary fats from being absorbed. As a result, some fat-soluble vitamins may not be absorbed properly. For this reason, we recommend everybody who takes this medication also take multivitamins.
    • Understand that weight gain is a natural part of life — as we age, we gain weight more easily, so as long as you’re maintaining a BMI between 18.5 to 24.9, there’s little need to take excessive weight loss measures or use weight loss supplements.

    At The Independent Pharmacy, we know how overwhelming it can be to start your weight loss journey. It's a task that requires discipline, but if you persist, the results will be invaluable. To make the most of your efforts, read our weight loss guide that will help you to ensure your journey is safe and effective.

  • Orlistat Ingredients

    Each capsule contains the active ingredient: Orlistat 120 mg.

    Orlistat capsules contain the inactive ingredient: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium lauryl sulfate, povidone, and talc. Each capsule shell contains gelatin, titanium dioxide, and FD&C Blue No.

  • Side Effects of Orlistat

    If you do experience side effects from Orlistat they may include:

    • Abdominal pains
    • Bloating or wind
    • Urgent need to open the bowels
    • Oily, fatty, or liquid stools

    These side effects are most common at the start of treatment and are most likely to occur after eating a high-fat meal.

    We understand that experiencing side effects can be concerning. If you do notice some of these symptoms, please know that you're not alone, and we recommend consulting your healthcare provider for personalised advice.

    Important: By restricting your intake of dietary fat to less than 15g per main meal you will decrease the chances of these side effects.

    Other less common side effects when taking Orlistat may include:

    • Rectal pain/discomfort
    • Soft stools
    • Incontinence (stools)
    • Tooth/gum disorder
    • Irregularity of menstrual cycle
    • Tiredness
  • Warnings

    You shouldn't take Orlistat if:

    • You are under 18
    • Have a BMI lower than 28
    • You are pregnant or breastfeeding

    To gain the maximum benefit from Orlistat 120mg tablets, you should follow the nutrition program recommended to you by your doctor. As with any weight-control program, overconsumption of fat and calories may reduce any weight loss effect.

    • We understand that changes in bowel habits can be unsettling. Please know that these are generally harmless and are a result of how Orlistat works to eliminate undigested fat. The possibility of this happening may increase if Orlistat is taken with a diet high in fat. In addition, your daily intake of fat should be distributed evenly over three main meals because if Xenical is taken with a meal very high in fat, the possibility of gastrointestinal effects may increase.
    • The use of an additional contraceptive method is recommended to prevent possible failure of oral contraception that could occur in case of severe diarrhoea.
    • The use of Orlistat may be associated with renal stones in patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. Inform your doctor whether you suffer from problems with your kidney.

    Orlistat and Other Medicines

    Orlistat may modify the activity of certain drugs. If you are taking any of the following, you should see your doctor before taking Orlistat:

    • Anticoagulant drugs (e.g. warfarin). Your doctor may need to monitor your blood coagulation.
    • Ciclosporin. Your doctor may need to monitor your ciclosporin blood levels more frequently than usual.
    • Iodine salts and/or levothyroxine. Cases of hypothyroidism and/or reduced control of hypothyroidism may occur.
    • Amiodarone. You may ask your doctor for advice.
    • Medicines to treat HIV.
    • Antidiabetic drug (Acarbose).

    Orlistat may unbalance an anticonvulsant treatment by decreasing the absorption of antiepileptic drugs, thus leading to convulsions. Please contact your doctor if you think that the frequency and/or severity of the convulsions have changed when taking Orlistat together with antiepileptic drugs.

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Orlistat 120mg Capsules FAQs

  • Orlistat binds to the dietary fat you consume and prevents it from being absorbed, which in turn helps you to lose extra weight than if you were dieting and exercising alone. If you do not diet when taking Orlistat and eat high fat, high calorie meals, the likeliness is that you will not lose weight, and it also increases the chance of unpleasant side effects occurring. Orlistat should be viewed as a 'booster' to your weight loss efforts, helping you to lose up to 50% extra weight than you would if you were on a regime of just diet and exercise.

    Read our Orlistat diet plan for more information.

  • Orlistat is not an appetite suppressant, it helps to reduce the absorption of the fat you consume, thereby helping you to lose weight. Appetite suppressants are not normally medically advised for use, and many appetite suppressants are not regulated in their manufacture or sale, meaning they may not be safe to take.

  • Body Mass Index (commonly referred to as BMI) is a measure of your body weight compared to your height to give an estimate of whether you are a healthy weight for your height. Normally, for adults, a BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 is considered healthy. Anything below 18.5 is considered underweight, whereas a BMI of 25 and above is considered overweight. If your BMI is over 30, it is classed as obese, and you are suitable for treatment with Orlistat capsules. It is important to note that BMI gives a fairly accurate result for most people; some who are very short, very tall or those who carry a lot of muscle may find their score is less accurate. You can find out more about BMI and calculate your own on the NHS website.

  • The amount of weight you lose whilst taking Orlistat naturally varies depending on a number of factors, including the amount of calories you consume, your exercise levels, your metabolism, your current state of health and your starting weight. For those on a low fat, low calorie diet and are exercising for the recommended 30 minutes, five times per week, we would suggest that you should aim to lose around 1-2 pounds (0.5-1kg) per week. We know that not every treatment works for everyone. If you find that you haven't lost at least 5% of your body weight after 3 months of using Orlistat, it might be time to consult your healthcare provider for alternative options.

  • We understand that every weight loss journey is unique, and while Orlistat has been successful for many, individual results may vary. You're not alone in this journey, and we're here to support you every step of the way. Losing weight primarily involves adopting a healthy lifestyle where more calories are burned than are consumed, Orlistat can help to increase the weight loss you would see with diet and exercise but is unlikely to help if no other measures are also taken.

  • Yes, you should only take Orlistat with meals that contain fat, if you are having a very low or no-fat meal, there is no need to take Orlistat as there is no fat for it to stop being absorbed. Some people find that they only need to take one Orlistat capsule daily with their evening meal if they are on a very low calorie diet.

  • We do not advise using other weight loss treatments or tablets, such as GNC or ketones, with Orlistat. The interactions can cause some unpleasant side effects. You should follow a strict regime of diet and exercise whilst taking Orlistat capsules to get the most out of them. Consider taking a multivitamin supplement at bedtime to ensure you are still getting all the essential vitamins and minerals required by your body.

  • All three treatments (Orlistat capsules, Xenical and Alli) all contain Orlistat as the active ingredient. Although they are all very similar, there are some subtle differences:

    • Orlistat capsules and Xenical both contain 120mg of Orlistat per capsule, whereas Alli capsules only contain 60mg Orlistat.
    • As Orlistat & Xenical are both stronger, they are classed as prescription-only medicines (POM) and must be prescribed by a healthcare professional, whereas Alli, which contains less Orlistat, can be bought over-the-counter in pharmacies (subject to completing a short consultation with a pharmacist).
    • Xenical is the original prescription strength (120mg) Orlistat treatment and, as such is a branded product. When the patent expired on Xenical, it allowed other companies to make the same treatment under the generic name Orlistat 120mg capsules. Xenical and Orlistat both contain the same ingredients, however, Xenical is more expensive as it is a branded product.
  • Orlistat 120mg is a prescription-only weight loss aid. For that reason, to ensure the safety of our patients and the legal operating of our pharmacy, we only supply a maximum of 3 months treatment at one time. Orlistat treatment is normally judged for effectiveness after 1-3 months on the amount of weight you have managed to lose. This means that if you do not find Orlistat as effective as you would like, you are not stuck with an excess of medication. If you are happy with the results, you can log in and re-order another supply, provided you are still losing weight, and your BMI is above the treatment threshold.

  • You should take Orlistat capsules with a fat-containing meal or up to one hour afterwards. If your meal contains no fat or is a small snack, there is no need to take an Orlistat capsule.

  • Unfortunately, Orlistat is only available in capsule form, as the generic treatment Orlistat 120mg capsules or the brand Xenical 120mg capsules.

  • No, Orlistat capsules must be swallowed whole, with water, for them to be effective.

  • Yes, we understand that sometimes you want to get your treatment as soon as possible. If ordered before 4pm Monday to Friday, Orlistat capsules are available for next day delivery.

  • Yes, as long as you are buying from a website that is a legally operating and regulated pharmacy, it is perfectly safe to buy Orlistat online. The Independent Pharmacy is an NHS Online Pharmacy based in Bristol and has all the necessary regulation & insurance to be able to safely provide convenient access to genuine prescription treatments through our Online Pharmacy & Online Doctor. We use reputable pharmaceutical wholesalers, the same as the large high street chemists, to ensure that any medication we supply is of the highest quality and can be traced from manufacture to supply.

  • The Independent Pharmacy can supply Orlistat online - it's simple! Just select 'Start Consultation' above, you will need to fill in a simple health questionnaire so our GPs & Pharmacists can ensure it is safe for us to supply your Orlistat to you. It all takes around 3 minutes, and your treatment can be delivered to your door.

  • Alli capsules contain Orlistat 60mg and are classified as a Pharmacy Medicine (P) and can, therefore, be bought in your local chemist, although they do require a short consultation with the pharmacist to ensure they are suitable for use. Orlistat capsules contain 120mg of Orlistat, and due to this, they are classified as prescription only and need to be prescribed by a healthcare professional.

  • You can have Orlistat prescribed by your regular GP on the NHS if you fall within the criteria mentioned above (BMI over 30) and you have tried to lose weight unsuccessfully with diet and exercise alone. Some people do not want to see their GP to discuss their weight issues and prefer to manage it themselves by ordering Orlistat online from The Independent Pharmacy. Your GP can also offer other valuable weight loss help and advice, see NHS Choices Weight Loss page for more information. If your BMI is over 40, you may also be entitled to NHS Tier 3/4 Weight Loss services, which can include nutritional help & advice, discounted gym memberships, referral for bariatric surgery, weight loss support groups and psychological help & support. All services are locally commissioned and funded, so you should speak to your GP about what services are available in your area.

    Weight loss support and advice are available for free at wlsinfo.org.uk and weightconcern.org.uk.

  • Orlistat doesn't interact with alcohol, so it is no more dangerous to drink alcohol while taking either of these weight loss tablets. However, it's important to bear in mind that alcohol is highly calorific and may affect your weight loss efforts if you drink it regularly or to excess. Feeling tipsy can also hinder your willpower and lead to snacking.

  • Taking Orlistat pills can lead to irregular menstrual periods for some women – others find they are perfectly fine. It's not recommended to take Orlistat during pregnancy, however, or after birth while breastfeeding.

    Another occasional side effect of Orlistat is diarrhoea, which, if severe, can reduce the effectiveness of any contraceptive pills you may be taking. If this happens, take extra precautions when having intercourse.

  • Around 15,000 people in Britain undergo liposuction every year. However, some find that even after liposuction, there is not much change to visceral fat. Taking Orlistat after liposuction can help to reduce visceral fat and improve blood lipids profile, according to some studies.

  • Orlistat is available to prescribe on the NHS, however, there are a strict set of guidelines that patients must meet to be prescribed Orlistat on the NHS. People often find it easier to buy Orlistat online that wait to see their NHS GP to see if they meet the criteria.

  • Orlistat starts to work immediately. It is taken with a meal containing less than 15g of fat and helps to block some of that fat from being absorbed.

    Orlistat has been shown to help you lose up to 50% more weight than dieting and exercise alone in clinical trials. This means that it helps to see up your weight loss and helps you see better results for the effort that you put in, but it also means that for the treatment to work and you to see results, you need to adopt a calorie controlled diet and start an exercise regime.

  • Orlistat capsules contain the ingredient Orlistat 120mg per capsule. Orlistat is a dietary fat binder (it binds to the fat in the food you consume, that helps to bind around one third of the fat you consume and prevent it from being absorbed.

  • In adults and children 18 years and over, the dose of Orlistat is 1 capsule up to three daily, with or up to one hour after fat-containing meals. You should not take more than three Orlistat capsules in a 24-hour period. You do not need to take an Orlistat capsule if you have a meal containing no fat, it will have no effect. Do not take more than one Orlistat 120mg capsule at a time, it will not help you lose any extra weight however it does risk causing liver damage which can have severe consequences.

  • Orlistat capsules (as well as the branded version, Xenical, and the over-the-counter brand Alli) are the only licensed prescription treatment to aid healthy weight loss. This means they have gone through strict medical trials to ensure that they are both safe and effective to be prescribed by a medical professional for their intended purpose. This leaves you safe in the knowledge that the Orlistat product you buy has undergone strict regulation in their manufacture, storage, prescribing and dispensing to ensure you receive a product that is both safe and effective, where you can be 100% certain of the ingredients.

    There are many weight loss aids, supplements, herbal remedies and other preparations that are available that claim to help you lose weight. Often these are not licenced as medical products but as foods or supplements meaning they do not undergo strict regulation or examination before being released onto the market or during manufacture. This can lead to you not knowing exactly what are in the weight loss products you buy, which could be potentially dangerous.

    Common culprits include:

    • Duromine short-term diet pills
    • Ephedrine lipolytic stimulant
    • Phentermine stimulant diet pills
    • Zantrex rapid weight loss supplement

    Redustat is another fat blocker variation that contains Orlistat as its active ingredient.

  • There are many advantages to buying Orlistat capsules online, some include:

    • It's quick & easy - there is no need to spend time at the doctor or pharmacy.
    • Fast delivery - We offer same day dispatch before 4pm and fast delivery to your address of choice with Royal Mail.
    • Great prices - we are able to offer very competitive prices and we guarantee to beat any other Online Doctor service.
    • Tons of information - we provide all the information you could need on Orlistat and other weight loss treatments, in easy to digest formats, at a time to suit you.
  • Orlistat is available from The Independent Pharmacy at the following price:

    • 84 capsules (1 box) - £34.99
    • 168 capsules (2 boxes) - £64.98
    • 256 capsules (3 boxes) - £89.97

    Orlistat prices include a free private prescription and qualify for free standard tracked delivery.

    All new customers can get 15% off with the discount code NEW15 and we also offer a repeat customer discount! This means that you can buy Orlistat cheaper than Boots, Lloyds, Superdrug and other high street chains.

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