Orlistat: Price, Dosage & Where to Buy

Orlistat is a fat-blocking weight-management medicine used alongside a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise. It is mainly used for weight loss in overweight adults aged 18 years and older. The product is listed as available over the counter, so a pharmacist can help assess whether it is suitable and explain how it should be used safely.

Orlistat is used for weight loss in overweight adults aged 18 years and older. It is intended to be used alongside a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and an exercise programme. The medicine is not intended for people who are not overweight.

Diet and exercise are the starting points of a weight-loss programme, and the label advises trying these before adding orlistat. Continuing dietary and exercise measures remains relevant if orlistat is stopped.

The label states that most weight loss occurs in the first 6 months. It also notes that bowel changes can occur because some dietary fat passes out of the body, including gas with oily spotting, loose stools, and more frequent stools that may be difficult to control.

The label lists 60 mg and 120 mg oral capsules. The label lists 1 capsule with each meal containing fat for overweight adults aged 18 years and older. The label lists no more than 3 capsules daily.

The label lists use alongside a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise programme until the weight-loss goal is reached. The label lists a multivitamin once a day at bedtime while using orlistat.

The label advises that diet and exercise are the starting points of a weight-loss programme and that a doctor should be consulted before starting an exercise programme. The label also describes height and weight information to help identify adults who may consider starting a programme with orlistat.

Orlistat works in the digestive system by blocking some enzymes that break down dietary fat. This means some of the fat in food is not absorbed and instead passes out of the body in stools. Because less fat is absorbed, the medicine can support weight loss when used with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise.

The amount of fat in meals affects the likelihood of bowel changes, such as oily spotting, loose stools, or more frequent stools. Orlistat can also reduce absorption of some vitamins, which is why the label advises a daily multivitamin at bedtime.

Do not use orlistat during pregnancy. The label also states not to use it while breast-feeding. Anyone who is pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breast-feeding should discuss suitable options with a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.

A missed dose generally means the scheduled meal-related dose has not been used. The label links orlistat with meals containing fat, so a pharmacist can explain what to do if a meal is missed or contains no fat.

Do not compensate by exceeding the label-listed daily limit. Continuing the reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise programme remains part of the treatment approach.

Store at 20 - 25 o C (68 - 77 o F) to maintain quality. Protect the capsules from excessive light, humidity, and temperatures over 30 o C (86 o F). Keep out of reach of children.