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Orlistat

Orlistat (Xenical) is a lipase inhibitor used for Obesity Management alongside a reduced-calorie diet. This one-product listing contains Xenical, the brand associated with this ingredient, for readers exploring Weight Management.

Xenical

Obesity Management

60mg · 120mg

Orlistat capsules for obesity management. It stops some dietary fat from being absorbed in the gut.

From$1.06/ capsuleView

Key points

  • Fat-soluble vitamins may be less well absorbed, so the label advises a multivitamin containing them to support adequate nutrition.
  • Vitamin timing: take a multivitamin at least two hours before or after orlistat, such as at bedtime.
  • Ciclosporin timing: if you use ciclosporin, it should be taken three hours after orlistat.

How orlistat works

Orlistat acts in the gut as a reversible lipase inhibitor. This describes a temporary effect on gastrointestinal lipases, the enzymes involved in digesting dietary fat.

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