About Orlistat 120 mg Capsules

Orlistat 120 mg is a weight management medicine used to aid weight loss in adults who are overweight or obese. It works locally in the digestive system to block the absorption of some dietary fat, helping to reduce overall calorie intake. Orlistat is used in combination with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and lifestyle changes.

What the medicine is

• Hard capsules containing 120 mg of orlistat.
• Available as generic medicine, equivalent to Xenical.

How it works

• Orlistat inhibits lipase enzymes in the gut.
• Prevents about one-third of dietary fat from being absorbed.
• The unabsorbed fat passes through the bowel and is excreted naturally.

What it is used for

• For adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.
• For adults with a BMI of 28 or higher who also have weight-related risk factors (e.g., type 2 diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol).

Benefits

• Clinically proven to help with weight loss and weight maintenance when combined with lifestyle changes.
• Can improve cardiovascular risk factors associated with obesity.
• Simple dosing with meals containing fat.