Complete Orlistat Instructions for Weight Loss UK
How to Take Orlistat 120mg: Complete Instructions
Orlistat 120mg capsules should be taken three times daily with each main meal containing fat. Take one capsule immediately before, during, or up to one hour after eating. If you miss a meal or eat a meal with no fat, you can skip that dose. Our qualified prescribers provide detailed instructions following your clinical assessment to ensure safe, effective treatment.
Orlistat vs Xenical: Same Instructions, Different Prices
Both generic orlistat 120mg (from £29.69 for 4 weeks) and branded Xenical 120mg (from £38.69 for 4 weeks) contain identical active ingredients with the same dosing instructions. The prescription weight loss effect is clinically equivalent - the key difference is cost. Generic orlistat offers significant savings whilst providing the same support for weight management alongside your reduced-calorie diet.
Essential Dietary Instructions While Taking Orlistat
Success with orlistat depends on following proper dietary instructions. Keep fat intake to approximately 30% of daily calories, spread evenly across three main meals (roughly 15g fat per meal). High-fat meals significantly increase side effects as orlistat blocks approximately one third of dietary fat absorption. Our prescribers provide comprehensive dietary guidance to optimise your weight loss treatment and minimise gastrointestinal effects.
Managing Orlistat Side Effects: Key Instructions
Most orlistat side effects are gastrointestinal and directly linked to fat intake. Following low-fat meal instructions reduces oily stools, urgent bowel movements, and anal leakage. These effects indicate the medication is working to block fat absorption. Take a daily multivitamin at bedtime (2 hours after your last orlistat dose) as the medication may reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K.
Prescription Weight Loss Prices and Ordering Instructions
Order orlistat online following clinical assessment by our UK-licensed prescribers. Orlistat 120mg: 4 weeks £32.99 (£29.69 with EDM10), 8 weeks £63.99 (£57.59 with EDM10), 12 weeks £95.99 (£86.39 with EDM10). Complete our online consultation to receive personalised instructions and access prescription weight loss treatment delivered discreetly to your address by our GPhC-registered pharmacy.
