How to Take Orlistat Capsules for Best Results
When to Take Orlistat Capsules
Take one orlistat 120mg capsule three times daily with each main meal containing fat. You can take each capsule immediately before eating, during your meal, or up to one hour after finishing. If you skip a meal or eat a meal with no fat, you can miss that dose. Never take more than three capsules per day. This timing helps orlistat work in your digestive system to block approximately one third of the fat you consume.
Orlistat Dosing Schedule
Plan your orlistat capsules around breakfast, lunch and dinner. Each 84-capsule pack (£29.69 with EDM10) provides a 4-week supply when taking three capsules daily. Keep your meals evenly spaced and ensure each contains some fat for orlistat to work effectively. Taking orlistat with very low-fat or fat-free meals may reduce its effectiveness.
Diet Guidelines While Taking Orlistat
Limit fat intake to approximately 15g per meal to minimise side effects. Spread your daily fat intake evenly across three main meals rather than having one high-fat meal. This approach helps orlistat work effectively while reducing gastrointestinal side effects. Consider taking a multivitamin at bedtime, at least two hours after your last orlistat dose.
Generic Orlistat vs Branded Xenical
Both contain identical 120mg orlistat and work the same way. Generic orlistat costs £57.59 for 8 weeks with EDM10, while branded Xenical costs £78.29. The clinical effect is identical - choose based on your preference for branded or generic medication. Both require the same online clinical assessment and are dispensed by our GPhC-registered pharmacy.
Getting Your Prescription
Complete our online clinical assessment to determine if orlistat is suitable for you. Our UK-licensed prescribers review applications for adults with BMI 30+ or BMI 28+ with weight-related health conditions. Following prescriber approval, we'll dispense and dispatch your medication with next day delivery. The prescription is included in the price - no separate GP appointment needed.
Start Your Weight Loss Journey
Orlistat may help support weight management alongside a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and increased physical activity. Choose from 2-week starter packs (£15.20 with EDM10) to 12-week supplies (£86.39 with EDM10). Begin your clinical assessment today to access this prescription weight loss treatment from our Leicester-based GPhC-registered pharmacy.
