Order Xenical Weight Loss Pills Online
You can request to order Xenical (Orlistat) weight loss medication online from Reach Online Pharmacy, a UK-registered online pharmacy and doctor service. Once you complete your medical assessment and place your order, it will be reviewed by one of our GMC-registered doctors. If approved, our pharmacy team will dispense and dispatch your medication to your chosen address via Royal Mail, with delivery options including next working day delivery.
What is Xenical?
Xenical 120mg Capsules – Weight Loss Treatment
Xenical capsules are a prescription weight loss treatment for adults with a BMI over 30. They may also be suitable for people with a BMI over 28 who have weight-related conditions, such as high blood pressure.
Xenical is recommended to support weight loss while you are actively working towards a healthier lifestyle through diet, exercise, and other weight management strategies. For best results, treatment should always be combined with a low-fat diet and regular physical activity.
Xenical is a branded medicine containing orlistat 120mg as its active ingredient. A more affordable generic orlistat 120mg is also available through our Reach Online Pharmacy doctor service. In addition, lower strength orlistat 60mg medicines are available over the counter, such as Alli 60mg and Orlos 60mg.
How Xenical 120mg Works
Xenical 120mg works by blocking around 30% of the dietary fat you consume from being digested. This undigested fat is not absorbed by the body and instead passes through your digestive system naturally during bowel movements.
The active ingredient, orlistat, works by stopping an enzyme called lipase in your digestive tract from breaking down fat. As a result, the fat remains undigested and is removed from the body.
By preventing fat absorption, Xenical helps reduce your overall calorie intake, making it easier to maintain a calorie deficit — which is essential for weight loss. However, Xenical on its own is not enough to achieve weight loss. To lose weight, you must burn more energy than you take in from food and drinks.
Xenical simply helps tip the balance by lowering your daily calorie intake, but it is still important to:
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Follow your recommended low-fat diet
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Stick to a regular exercise plan
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Maintain other healthy lifestyle habits
How effective is Xenical?
Xenical can help reduce fat absorption by around 25–33%. Clinical studies have shown that patients taking Xenical are twice as likely to lose more than 10% of their body weight over a year compared to those relying on diet alone.
However, it’s important to remember that diet and exercise remain essential for achieving the best results while using Xenical. Combining the medication with a balanced, low-fat diet and regular physical activity will give you the greatest chance of successful long-term weight loss.
How to Take Xenical
Take Xenical exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The usual dose is one 120mg capsule taken immediately before, during, or up to one hour after a meal, up to three times a day. You should not take more than three capsules in a single day.
Xenical works by reducing the amount of fat your body absorbs. If you eat a meal that contains no fat, you do not need to take a dose. However, be mindful that even healthy foods often contain some fat.
If you are unsure about your diet plan while using Xenical, refer to our guidance on ‘How to get the best results from orlistat’ or speak with one of our healthcare professionals for personalised advice.
Treatment Duration
Your doctor will usually review your progress with Xenical after 12 weeks of treatment. If orlistat has been effective and you have achieved a noticeable weight reduction after three months, your prescription may be continued for up to one year.
After this period, your GP will reassess your condition and decide whether it is appropriate for you to continue treatment with orlistat.
Key Information – Xenical 120mg Capsules
| Detail | Information |
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| Dose | One capsule immediately before, during, or up to one hour after main meals, up to three times daily |
| Type of Medicine | Lipase inhibitor – weight loss |
| Mechanism | Reduces fat absorption from meals by up to 30% |
| Active Ingredient | Orlistat 120mg |
| Price | From £29.99 |
| Possible Side Effects | Flatulence, oily stools, increased bowel motions, urgent bowel motions |
Xenical Prices
| Quantity | Price |
|---|---|
| 42 Capsules | £29.99 |
| 84 Capsules | £44.50 |
| 168 Capsules | £87.99 |
| 252 Capsules | £130.50 |
Alternative Treatments
As with any medicine, some people may find that Xenical is not the most suitable treatment for their weight loss plan.
Other prescription weight loss options available in the UK include the appetite suppressant injections Wegovy and Saxenda. These treatments come as pre-filled pens that are injected into the upper arm, thigh, or abdomen.
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Wegovy is injected once weekly
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Saxenda is injected once daily
These options may be considered if you experience side effects with Xenical or if your doctor feels a different approach is more appropriate. Like Xenical, Wegovy and Saxenda are prescription-only medicines and are supplied only after a completed online medical assessment through Reach Online Pharmacy.
Xenical side effects
Every medication can cause side effects, and Xenical is no different. However, sticking to a low-fat diet can greatly reduce the likelihood and severity of these side effects.
Common side effects of Xenical
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Fatty or oily stools
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Urgent need to use the toilet
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Passing stools more frequently
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Oily discharge from the rectum (which may leave oily spots on your underwear)
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Flatulence (wind)
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Stomach pain or discomfort
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Headaches
The majority of these side effects are mild and usually occur at the start of treatment. They often subside as you continue treatment alongside a healthy diet.
Some of these side effects are more likely to happen if you take a dose with a very high-fat meal.