Orlistat 120mg
Buy Orlistat for Weight Loss
Orlistat is a medicine used to treat obesity when other strategies such as dietary changes and exercise have failed. It works in your digestive system to block about one-third of the fat in the food you eat from being digested. Orlistat attaches to the enzymes in your digestive system (called lipases) and blocks them from breaking down some of the fat you have eaten during your meal. The undigested fat cannot be absorbed and is eliminated by your body. Orlistat is indicated in the treatment of obesity in conjunction with a low calorie intake diet.
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| Description |
Orlistat belongs to a group of medicines called lipase inhibitors, which reduces the absorption of dietary fat. It contains the active ingredient orlistat and is used in the treatment of obesity where other methods for achieving weight loss have failed. This medicine can interfere with absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (e.g., A, D, E, K), so a daily multivitamin supplement containing these nutrients is recommended. |
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| Suitability |
Do not take Orlistat: |
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| Important Interactions |
You must tell your doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take other medicines. Orlistat may modify the activity of: |
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| Side Effects | ||||
| Please Note |
All medication can cause side effects. We have only listed a few to be aware of. Details of all side effects, including rare side effects to be aware of, are listed in the patient information leaflet (PIL). When completing your medical questionnaire, it is very important that you answer the questions truthfully. This is to ensure your doctor has a full picture of your medical history before prescribing. List all medicines you are already taking, including non-prescription and herbal medicines. |
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| Alternatives |
You can naturally overcome obesity by following a calorie controlled diet and regular exercise. Orlistat is used to accelerate this process. However, to maintain your weight loss you need to permanently change your eating and exercise habits.Reductil (sibutramine) is available but you must see your GP for a face-to-face consultation. Reductil works by inhibiting certain chemicals in the brain which in turn reduces appetite and enhances feelings of fullness. However, Reductil can increase your blood pressure which is why it is not available through an online consultation. |
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| Looking after your medicine | Do not take medicines after the expiry date stamped on the pack. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children. Medicines are only intended to be used by the person they are prescribed for. Do not give your prescribed medicine to anybody else, even if they have the same symptoms as you. Medicines can be harmful if used by anybody other than the person they have been prescribed for. |
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| References |
Orlistat 120mg Patient Information Leaflet British National Formulary: orlistat |
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What is the difference between Xenical and orlistat?
Xenical is the brand name for weight loss treatment medicine containing the active ingredient orlistat. A brand name is assigned to a generic medicine by a pharmaceutical company for marketing purposes, usually to make it more memorable. Orlistat is the generic medicine name (official medicine name). It is medically identical to Xenical.
Regulatory Information
Last reviewed & updated 30/05/2020 Authored 14/11/2009
Dr Philip Veal
GMC no. 6074658
Public health doctor, GP, and main prescribing doctor at Anytime Doctor
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