How to Take Orlistat: Meal Timing & Dosing Guide
Taking Orlistat With Meals: Essential Dosing Information
Orlistat 120mg should be taken with each main meal that contains fat - up to three times daily. Take one capsule immediately before, during, or up to one hour after eating. If you skip a meal or eat a meal with no fat, you can skip that dose. This prescription weight loss medicine works by blocking approximately one third of dietary fat absorption in your digestive system.
Orlistat Pricing at EverydayMeds
Our GPhC-registered pharmacy offers competitive pricing on prescription orlistat. Generic orlistat 120mg costs £32.99 for 4 weeks (£29.69 with EDM10), whilst branded Xenical 120mg costs £42.99 for 4 weeks (£38.69 with EDM10). Both contain identical active ingredients - the generic option provides excellent value. Alli 60mg offers a lower-strength alternative at £28.99 for 4 weeks. Use code EDM10 for 10% off every order.
Why Meal Timing Matters With Orlistat
Orlistat works as a lipase inhibitor, blocking enzymes that break down dietary fat. Taking it with fat-containing meals ensures the medicine can effectively reduce fat absorption. Without fat in your meal, orlistat has no mechanism to work - which is why you can safely skip doses with fat-free meals. This targeted approach may help support weight management when combined with a structured diet plan.
Online Prescription Process
Our UK-licensed prescribers review each application through a comprehensive online clinical assessment. Orlistat 120mg and Xenical 120mg require prescription following individual suitability evaluation. Complete your consultation today - treatment is subject to prescriber approval based on your medical history and weight management goals. Next day delivery available across the UK with discreet packaging.
Managing Your Orlistat Treatment
Keep dietary fat intake to approximately 15g per meal to minimise gastrointestinal side effects. Spread your daily fat allowance evenly across three main meals. A daily multivitamin taken at bedtime (2 hours after your last orlistat dose) helps maintain fat-soluble vitamin levels. Most patients find side effects reduce as they adapt to a lower-fat eating pattern.
