Xenical® is a weight loss medication containing 120mg of orlistat, which helps you lose weight by preventing some of the fat you eat from being absorbed. Trials have shown that when Orlistat is used alongside healthy living measures (controlled diet and exercise), it can help you lose up to 10% of your body weight within a year.
Xenical® is a prescription-strength weight loss medication containing 120mg of orlistat. It works by preventing your body from absorbing some of the fat you eat, which is then naturally excreted from your body as stools.
Xenical® is generally recommended for individuals with a BMI over 30, or over 28 with weight-related health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. It can also be an option if you've tried other weight loss methods without success. Our doctors will assess your individual needs and medical history to determine if Xenical® is suitable for you.
Yes, Xenical (Branded Orlistat) is approved by the MHRA for weight loss in the UK.
Maximise your weight loss with Xenical® by combining it with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Aim for a diet with about 30% of calories from fat, divided evenly across your three main meals.
Take one Xenical® capsule with water after each main meal containing fat (up to 3 times daily). Skip the capsule if your meal is fat-free.
Xenical® is effective in aiding weight loss when used alongside exercise and a controlled diet. In clinical trials, people taking Xenical® were nearly twice as likely to lose 10% or more of their body weight in a year compared to those relying on diet alone. That's 50% more weight loss with Xenical!
While not everyone experiences side effects with Orlistat, some people may notice changes in their bowel habits, such as increased wind, oily spotting, or loose stools. These effects are generally mild and temporary, improving as your body gets used to the medication. Refer to the Patient Information Leaflet for more information.
Xenical should be taken with a meal that contains fat. If your meal doesn’t contain any fat then you should skip a dose. You can find out more by reading the Patient Information Leaflet.
Complete an online consultation which will enable our medical team to assess the suitability of the weight loss medication for you and place your order.
Your consultation will be reviewed by our doctors and once approved if appropriate, you will be able to book your pharmacy check-in and medication collection.
You will have a quick check-in with the pharmacy to have your height, body weight and various other vitals measured and have your medication dispensed.
Xenical is a branded version of the generic medicine, Orlistat. It comes in 120mg capsule form. The active ingredient is the same as Orlistat generic 120mg capsules. Alli is another branded version of the Orlistat but comes in a 60mg capsule form.
Xenical® helps you lose weight by changing how your body handles fat. It blocks about a third of the fat you eat from being absorbed, so instead of storing those calories, your body eliminates them. This means you effectively reduce your calorie intake and support your weight loss efforts.
Xenical doesn't target fat you've already stored. Instead, it helps you manage your weight by reducing the amount of fat you absorb from the food you eat.
Xenical and the generic version, Orlistat, are oral weight loss treatments. There are injectable weight loss treatments also available. This includes Mounjaro and Wegovy. Visit our injectable weight loss treatments section to find out more.
You can learn more about Xenical by reading the Patient Information Leaflet.