Orlistat 60 mg capsules
Capsule, taken with meals. Prescription only.
About this treatment
Active ingredient: Orlistat.
Orlistat acts in your digestive system to stop some of the fat you eat from being absorbed.
It is used alongside a reduced-calorie diet and more physical activity.
How it's taken
The standard dose is one 60 mg capsule three times a day, with water, with each main meal that contains fat (during the meal or up to one hour after).
If you skip a meal, or eat a meal with no fat, skip that dose. Don't take more than three capsules a day.
Strengths: 60 mg.
Side effects
Possible side effects include:
- Oily stools
- Gas
- Stomach cramps
These are usually temporary.
If you get side effects, tell us in your monthly check-in or contact our support team. Email [email protected] or call 0333 004 0020 (Monday to Friday, 09:30 to 18:30). We reply to emails on the next working day. The team looks at every report and refers anything serious to a clinician. If you're worried, contact NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.
Is it right for me?
You and your clinician will decide together which treatment, if any, is right for you.
Always read the Patient Information Leaflet supplied with your medicine.
Price
| Dose | Price per month, including delivery |
|---|---|
| 60 mg | £83.95£80.00 + £3.95 delivery |
Your price each month depends on the dose prescribed for that month. Delivery is £3.95 per order from your second order; there is no delivery charge on your first order.
You see the price of the treatment and dose you choose before you pay at checkout. A clinician then reviews your consultation. If it's decided that treatment isn't suitable for you, you'll receive a full refund.