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Orlistat

Orlistat is a lipase inhibitor used within selected weight-management plans. Listed uses include Obesity and Overweight.

Xenical

Obesity, Overweight

60 · 120mg

Orlistat 60mg and 120mg hard capsules, used in the management of obesity and overweight. A lipase inhibitor acting in the gut, not on the brain.

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Key points

  • It reduces fat absorption and commonly causes oily gastrointestinal effects.
  • It can reduce absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and important medicines.
  • Severe abdominal pain, jaundice or kidney-stone symptoms needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.

Important safety checks

Diet, pregnancy, malabsorption, gallbladder or kidney disease and interacting medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for severe abdominal or flank pain, jaundice, very little urine, facial swelling or breathing difficulty.

Further reading

What is orlistat used for?

Orlistat is used for obesity and overweight, alongside diet and lifestyle changes.

How does orlistat work?

Orlistat blocks the lipase enzymes your body uses to break down and absorb fat from your food. The fat you do not absorb is then passed out in your stools.

Which product contains orlistat?

The orlistat product on SGMeds is Xenical, and its page gives the strengths and pack sizes.

How long does orlistat take to work?

Orlistat starts working within about 1 to 2 hours of taking a dose. How long the effect lasts depends on the meal.

What are the side effects of orlistat?

Common effects include flatulence, faecal urgency, fatty stools and abdominal pain. Some people also get liquid stools or incontinence, and serious effects such as gallstones, inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis) and liver inflammation (hepatitis) need urgent medical attention.

Can orlistat be taken with other medicines?

Orlistat can reduce the absorption of some important medicines, including an immune-suppressing medicine (ciclosporin), levothyroxine, amiodarone and warfarin. If you take any of these, speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using orlistat, as they may need to check your dose.

What brand names is orlistat sold under?

In other countries, orlistat is also sold as Alli. Brand names vary between countries, so compare products by their active ingredient.

How much does orlistat cost in Singapore?

The product on this page shows a price for each strength and pack size in Singapore dollars, converted from US dollars, so the exchange rate can change the final amount. Larger packs usually cost less per tablet.

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Do I need a prescription for orlistat in Singapore?

No. SGMeds does not ask for a prescription to order orlistat: we place the order with our pharmacy partner, which prepares it and arranges delivery on your behalf.

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Do you deliver orlistat to Singapore?

Yes. We deliver to Singapore and Malaysia. Express shipping is tracked and takes up to 1 week, and Regular shipping takes up to 3 weeks.

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