When to Take Orlistat 120mg for Best Results
Optimal Timing for Orlistat 120mg
The best time to take orlistat 120mg is immediately before, during, or up to one hour after each main meal that contains fat. Taking orlistat at the right time ensures the medication can effectively block approximately one third of dietary fat absorption when it's needed most. If you skip a meal or eat a meal with no fat, you can skip that dose completely.
Orlistat Dosing Schedule
Take one 120mg capsule three times daily with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This applies to both generic orlistat (from £32.99 for 84 capsules) and branded Xenical (from £42.99 for 84 capsules). The timing flexibility means you can adapt your dosing around your meal schedule whilst maintaining effectiveness. Use code EDM10 for 10% off all orders.
Why Meal Timing Matters
Orlistat works by inhibiting lipase enzymes in your digestive system that break down dietary fat. Taking the capsule around meal times ensures the medication is active when fat-containing food enters your gut. This targeted approach may help reduce the amount of fat absorbed whilst minimising unnecessary side effects when eating low-fat or fat-free meals.
Compare Your Options
Generic orlistat 120mg offers excellent value at £63.99 for 8 weeks (£57.59 with EDM10), whilst Xenical 120mg costs £86.99 for the same period (£78.29 with EDM10). Both contain identical active ingredients and work exactly the same way. For those preferring a lower dose, Alli 60mg provides half-strength orlistat at £54.99 for 8 weeks (£49.49 with EDM10).
Getting Your Prescription
Our UK-licensed prescribers can assess your suitability for orlistat following an online clinical consultation. Treatment may be appropriate for adults with a BMI of 30 or above, or 28 or above with weight-related health conditions. Orlistat should always be used alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity.
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Get your orlistat prescription from our GPhC-registered pharmacy with next day delivery across the UK. Complete your clinical assessment online, and if approved, your medication will be dispensed and dispatched discreetly. Remember to use code EDM10 for 10% off your order.
