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Orlistat weight lose tablets

Orlistat is a prescription-only weight loss medication that contains the active ingredient of the same name. It works by blocking the enzymes responsible for absorbing the fat you eat and instead removes it from your body as stool waste.

Orlistat is available in the form of an oral pill. When taken alongside a healthy calorie-controlled diet, it is an effective weight loss medication. Research has found that orlistat can help 37% of people lose 5% of their body weight after 12 weeks of treatment.

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What is orlistat?

Orlistat is a prescription-only medication used to help you lose weight if you are overweight or obese. It is known as a lipase inhibitor which stops the body from absorbing dietary fat, allowing it to pass out of your system as stool waste.

Orlistat is the generic version of Xenical and can be taken up to 3 times a day to block up to one-third of dietary fat being absorbed. It works best when it is taken alongside a healthy calorie-controlled diet and routine exercise.

How does orlistat work?

Orlistat works by blocking the action of lipase, an enzyme produced by the body to break down and absorb fat in the diet. By stopping lipase from breaking down the fat you eat, it travels through the bowel and leaves the body as stool waste. Orlistat stops up to one-third of dietary fat being absorbed. These actions help avoid weight gain and can help you lose weight.

How long does orlistat take to work?

Orlistat can start to work in as little as 24 to 48 hours after taking it. You should begin to notice weight loss results within the first two weeks of using it if you are taking it as prescribed and alongside healthy lifestyle changes.

How effective is orlistat?

Research has shown that orlistat can help 37% of people who use it to lose at least 5% of their starting body weight after 12 weeks.

Does orlistat burn existing fat?

No, orlistat doesn’t burn existing fat in your body but binds to the fat in your food. It blocks a specific digestive enzyme called lipase from breaking down and absorbing dietary fats. By doing this, the unabsorbed fats are passed out of the body as stool waste. Overall, this process reduces the amount of food you eat and helps your body use the stored fat for energy, leading to gradual weight loss.

How to take orlistat

Each capsule contains 120mg of orlistat and the usual dose is one 120mg capsule with each of your 3 meals per day. You should swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water immediately before, during, or up to 1 hour after a meal.

Orlistat only works in the presence of dietary fat, so if you miss a main meal or you eat a meal that doesn’t contain fat, you don’t need to take orlistat.

You should only ever take orlistat exactly as your doctor has advised.

When to take orlistat

Orlistat should be taken immediately before, during, or up to 1 hour after a meal that contains fat.

How often to take orlistat

The maximum dose for orlistat is 3 x 120mg capsules per day. You must take 1 capsule with each of your main meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) if they contain fat.

If you have not achieved at least a 5% loss of body weight after 12 weeks, your doctor may advise you to stop taking orlistat as it may not be working for you and discuss other weight loss treatments with you.

What should I do if I miss a dose of orlistat?

If you forget to take orlistat and it is within 1 hour from your last meal, take your usual dose. If it is outside of this time, wait until your next meal and continue the dose as usual.

Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose.

If you eat a meal that does not contain dietary fat or you miss one of your main meals, you do not need to take orlistat. Instead, you should continue to take it as normal with your next main meal.

Pack Size	120 mg – 3 x 84 capsule(s), 120 mg – 84 capsule(s)

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