Description
What Is Orlistat 120mg?
Orlistat 120mg is a licensed weight loss capsule for people with a high BMI. It contains orlistat, a fat-blocking ingredient that helps reduce calorie intake. Unlike appetite suppressants, Orlistat 120mg targets fat absorption in your digestive system.
What Is Orlistat 120mg Used For?
Doctors prescribe Orlistat 120mg to support weight loss in adults with a BMI of 30 or more. It can also be used with a BMI of 28 or higher if you have weight-related conditions. Orlistat can:
- – Block up to 30% of dietary fat from being absorbed
- – Help reduce calorie intake
- – Support gradual and steady weight loss
- – Encourage healthier eating habits
- – Lower the risk of weight-related conditions over time
To work effectively, Orlistat must be combined with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet.
How Does Orlistat 120mg Work?
Orlistat 120mg works by blocking the enzyme that breaks down fat in your gut. As a result, around a third of the fat you eat passes through your body undigested. This lowers your calorie intake and helps support long-term weight loss goals.
How Should Orlistat Be Used?
- – Take one capsule with each main meal containing fat (up to three a day)
- – Swallow whole with water
- – Take during or up to one hour after eating
- – Skip a dose if your meal contains no fat
- – Stick to a balanced, low-fat diet to reduce side effects
Following these steps improves results and helps avoid digestive discomfort.
Are There Any Side Effects?
Orlistat 120mg may cause digestive side effects, especially if you eat too much fat. These can include:
- – Oily or fatty stools
- – Urgent or more frequent bowel movements
- – Wind with discharge
- – Stomach cramps
These effects are usually mild and improve with a lower-fat diet. However, speak to your doctor if they become severe or ongoing.
What Warnings And Precautions Should Be Considered?
- – Not suitable for people with chronic malabsorption or cholestasis
- – Avoid if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- – Take a multivitamin daily, at least two hours before or after taking Orlistat
- – Speak to a doctor if you are taking other medications or have diabetes
- – Always follow dietary guidelines and medical advice
When used correctly, this medication can help support meaningful weight loss over time.
How Should It Be Stored?
- – Store below 25°C
- – Keep in the original packaging
- – Protect from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight
- – Keep out of reach of children
- – Do not use after the expiry date
