Orlistat 120mg capsules

Price range: £38.99 through £109.99

Effective oral weight loss capsules

120mg – prescription strength 

Works by reducing fat absorbed from food

Taken 3 times a day with meals containing fat

Non-branded. UK-licensed genuine medication

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Genuine UK-Licensed Orlistat

Authentic UK-licensed Orlistat 120mg supplied by MedsDoctor Pharmacy. All medication is sourced through the official UK pharmaceutical supply chain, with no imports, no grey-market stock, and no counterfeit products.

MHRA-regulated, UK-licensed medication

Supplied in original manufacturer packaging & dispensed by a UK-registered pharmacy

Prescription required and clinically assessed

Choosing a regulated UK pharmacy helps reduce the risks associated with counterfeit or unregulated weight-loss medicines found online.

What Is Orlistat 120mg?

Orlistat 120mg capsules help adults lose weight by reducing the amount of fat absorbed from food. It is usually prescribed for adults who:

Have a BMI of 30 or above

Have a BMI of 28 or above with weight-related health conditions such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure

Orlistat works best when combined with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and regular physical activity.

How Orlistat Works

Orlistat contains a medicine known as a lipase inhibitor. When taken with meals that contain fat, it:

Blocks enzymes that break down fat in the digestive system

Prevents around 30% of dietary fat from being absorbed

 Allows undigested fat to pass naturally through the body

This reduction in calorie absorption supports gradual and steady weight loss.

Why Choose Orlistat?

Orlistat provides clinically proven weight-loss support for people who struggle to lose weight through diet alone.

Works locally in the gut, not the brain

 Does not suppress appetite

Helps manage dietary fat intake

 May improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels when used correctly

Important Information

 Prescription Only Medicine (POM) in the UK

 Must be approved and monitored by a licensed healthcare professional

 Always follow dosing and dietary advice

Treatment is usually reviewed if 5% weight loss is not achieved after 12 weeks

Report any side effects or concerns to your prescriber or pharmacist.

Directions

  • Always follow the patient information leaflet before use.

    • Dosage: One 120 mg capsule taken with water during or up to one hour after each fat‑containing main meal; not exceeding three capsules daily.

    • How to take: Swallow whole; if a meal is skipped or contains no fat, skip that dose.

    • Safety reminders: Maintain a balanced low‑fat diet and exercise regularly. Ensure adequate intake of fat‑soluble vitamins, either as a multivitamin or separate supplement taken at bedtime.

    • Storage: Store below 25 °C in original packaging; protect from moisture and heat; keep out of reach of children; return any unused capsules to pharmacy.

Please click below to view the patient information leaflet for orlistat tablets, including full usage, ingredients and safety details. As this is an unbranded medicine, the leaflet contents may vary slightly. Always read the leaflet included in your box, and contact us or your GP if you have any concerns.

Orlistat Patient Information Leaflet

Ingredients

  • Active Ingredient: Orlistat 120 mg per capsule

  • Inactive Ingredients: May include microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, and magnesium stearate.

Please click below to view the patient information leaflet for orlistat tablets, including full usage, ingredients and safety details. As this is an unbranded medicine, the leaflet contents may vary slightly. Always read the leaflet included in your box, and contact us or your GP if you have any concerns.

Orlistat Patient Information Leaflet

 

 

Side Effects

Please refer to product packaging leaflet for full details about side effects 

Common Side Effects:

  • Oily or fatty stools, frequent bowel movements, and flatulence

  • Urgent or loose bowel motions

Please click below to view the patient information leaflet for orlistat tablets, including full usage, ingredients and safety details. As this is an unbranded medicine, the leaflet contents may vary slightly. Always read the leaflet included in your box, and contact us or your GP if you have any concerns.

Orlistat Patient Information Leaflet

 

Warnings

  • Contraindications: Chronic malabsorption syndrome, cholestasis, allergy to orlistat

  • Cautions: Pancreatitis, gallstones, kidney disease, dietary fat intolerance

  • Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Avoid use during pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • Drug Interactions: May reduce absorption of ciclosporin, levothyroxine, fat‑soluble vitamins, and some antiepileptic drugs—monitor levels if used concurrently

Please click below to view the patient information leaflet for orlistat tablets, including full usage, ingredients and safety details. As this is an unbranded medicine, the leaflet contents may vary slightly. Always read the leaflet included in your box, and contact us or your GP if you have any concerns.

Orlistat Patient Information Leaflet

 

  • It blocks enzymes that digest fat, so a portion of fat passes through the body undigested.
  • Orlistat 120mg is used to help people lose weight by blocking some of the fat absorbed from meals.
  • Yes, Orlistat 120mg is a prescription-only medicine in the UK.
  • Only take it with meals that contain fat. Skip a dose if your meal has no fat.
  • No — it must be used alongside a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet to be effective.