Xenical (Orlistat) 120mg 84 Capsules

It is available to people with a BMI over 30 and is a prescription only item.
Xenical pills prevent your body absorbing fat from the food you eat.*
You can order up to 252 capsules (3 months supply) with the online consultation

*Disclaimer. Individual results may vary

£36.99

Xenical 120mg Capsules is the branded version of Orlistat. When used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet, Orlistat can be used for obesity management, including weight loss and weight maintenance.

Xenical works in your digestive system to block one-third of the fat in the food you eat from being digested*.

The daily intake of fat, carbohydrate and protein should be distributed over three main meals. Orlistat pills can also block the absorption of some vitamins. You may wish to take a multivitamin supplement along with making sure to keep a well balanced diet, rich in fruit and vegetables.

To read the patient information leaflet for this product click here https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/PIL.4417.latest.pdf

Keep out of reach and sight of children

*Disclaimer. Individual results may vary

The usual recommended dose of Xenical 120mg is to take one capsule three times a daybefore, during or up to one hour after each main meal.

Avoid foods containing fat such as biscuits, chocolate and savoury snacks between meals.

Do not chew the capsule - swallow whole with a glass of water.

If you miss your meal or have a meal low in fat, you should not take your dose of Xenical pills.

If you have been advised to take a multivitamin preparation, you should take it at bedtime or two hours after taking Xenical

The active substance is orlistat. Each capsule contains 120 mg of orlistat.

The other ingredients are microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium starch glycolate (type A), povidone (E1201), sodium laurilsulfate and talc. The capsule shell consists of gelatine, indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171) and edible printing ink.

Side Effects of Xenical

With any medication you take, there is always a risk of side effects. Some are more common than others, and often side effects may subside with the regular usage of the medicine. If the side effects do not subside, you should report them to us, or your GP.

Very common side effects

• headache

• upper respiratory tract infection

• abdominal pain/discomfort

• urgent or increased need to open the bowels

• flatulence (wind)

• flatulence (wind) with discharge

• oily discharge

• oily or fatty stools

• liquid stools

• increased elimination of stools

• influenza (‘flu’)