Understanding Orlistat Dosing for Weight Management
Correct Orlistat Dosing Schedule
Orlistat 120mg should be taken three times daily, not four times. Each capsule is taken with main meals containing fat - typically breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Taking orlistat four times daily exceeds the recommended dose and may increase side effects without improving weight loss results. The maximum is three capsules per day, taken immediately before, during, or up to one hour after each meal.
Why Three Times Daily Works Best
Orlistat works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat from being absorbed in your gut. Taking it three times daily with main meals ensures optimal coverage when you consume the majority of your daily calories. This prescription weight loss treatment is designed to support a structured eating pattern alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet. Generic orlistat 120mg starts from £15.20 for 2 weeks with code EDM10.
Orlistat Treatment Options Available
We stock three orlistat options following online clinical assessment. Generic orlistat 120mg offers excellent value at £29.69 for 4 weeks with EDM10. Branded Xenical 120mg provides the same clinical effect at £38.69 for 4 weeks with EDM10. Alli 60mg is a lower-strength option at £26.09 for 4 weeks with EDM10. All contain the same active ingredient that may help support weight management when combined with dietary changes.
Managing Your Weight Loss Programme
Successful weight management with orlistat requires keeping fat intake to approximately 15g per meal. This reduces gastrointestinal side effects whilst maximising the medication's effectiveness. Our UK-licensed prescribers provide guidance on using orlistat safely as part of your weight management plan. The medication works best when combined with regular physical activity and ongoing lifestyle changes.
Order Your Prescription Weight Loss Treatment
Complete our online consultation to start your orlistat treatment. Our GPhC-registered pharmacy in Leicester provides discreet next day delivery across the UK. Choose from 2-week starter packs to 12-week supplies, with 10% off every order using code EDM10. Treatment is subject to prescriber approval following clinical assessment of your individual circumstances.
