Xenical 120mg

Xenical is for people who are medically overweight, typically with a BMI of 30 or higher (or 28 or higher with additional weight-related conditions such as high blood pressure or type 2 diabetes). It's not suitable for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.

What can Xenical do?

Xenical helps you lose weight, maintain a stable weight, and avoid regaining the weight you've already lost.

It works by preventing around 30% of the fat you eat from being absorbed by your body. This reduces your overall calorie intake and supports more effective weight loss — especially when combined with a low-fat diet and regular exercise.

1. Supports Effective Weight Loss

Xenical works by blocking the absorption of dietary fat — about 30% of the fat you eat passes through your system instead of being stored. When taken alongside a reduced-fat diet and regular physical activity, Xenical helps you lose more weight than a diet alone.

2. Helps You Maintain a Healthy Weight

One of the key challenges after losing weight is keeping it off. Xenical® supports long-term weight management by encouraging better food choices and reducing the chances of weight regain. This can make it easier to stick with your healthy habits.

3. Encourages Healthier Eating Habits

Xenical can act as a natural motivator to avoid high-fat foods, as eating them may cause gastrointestinal side effects. This encourages users to eat lower-fat meals, supporting a more balanced and sustainable diet over time.

4. Supports Heart Health

By aiding in weight reduction, Xenical may help improve cholesterol levels and lower blood pressure — both key factors in maintaining a healthy heart and reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease.

Xenical 120mg Dose

Take ONE capsule up to 3 times a day, dose to be taken immediately before, during, or up to 1 hour after each main meal.

Dietary Indication

This treatment should be taken in conjunction with a well-balanced, calorie-controlled/nutritional diet. No more than 30% of your calories should come from fat, and your diet should generally be rich in fruit and vegetables.

You need to ensure to keep good levels of hydration by drinking 8-11 cups of liquid per day (2.7L).

Good to know

• Don't skip meals.
• Opt for smaller portions and use smaller plates or bowls.
• Increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables.
• Chew your food slowly.
• Avoid fried food and high-fat foods, especially deep-fried items.
• Trim excess fat and remove the skin from the meat.

For more information, please read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with Xenical.

All medications carry the risk of side effects. For Orlistat and Xenical, the common side effects include:

• Fatty or Oily Stools: You might notice your stools become oily.
• Urgent Need for the Toilet: You may have to go to the bathroom quickly.
• Frequent Bowel Movements: You might need to go to the toilet more often.
• Oily Discharge: Sometimes, you may have oily spots on your underwear.
• Gas: You could experience more gas or flatulence.
• Stomach Discomfort: You might feel some stomach pain or discomfort.
• Headaches: You might get a headache.

Most of these side effects are not very serious, and they often happen when you start taking Xenical 120mg. They tend to go away as you continue using the medicine along with a healthy diet. These side effects can be more common if you take Xenical with a very high-fat meal.

You can find more information about these side effects in the patient information leaflet.

Warnings

Xenical should not be taken if you are:

• Pregnant or breastfeeding mom
• Have a BMI less than 28
• Under 18

Xenical Safety: Taking Other Medicines

Xenical can interact with other medicines and may reduce how well they work. Tell us about any prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, or recreational substances you use so we can prescribe Xenical safely. Your safety is our priority.

Xenical helps with weight loss by blocking about 25–30% of the fat you eat from being absorbed, so you take in fewer calories. It works best when combined with a low-fat diet and regular exercise.

You usually start absorbing less fat within 1–2 days, but noticeable weight loss takes a few weeks to months. Most people lose 5–10% of their body weight over 6 to 12 months if they stick with the plan.

If you don’t lose at least 5% after 3 months, your doctor may stop the treatment. Since Xenical blocks fat absorption, it can also reduce vitamins A, D, E, and K, so taking a multivitamin is recommended.

Side effects like oily stools or urgency can happen, notably with high-fat meals, but usually improve as your diet changes. Overall, Xenical is a proven, MHRA-approved option that supports weight loss when paired with diet and exercise.

Xenical is the branded version. Orlistat is the generic version. They both do the same thing in the same way to treat the same issues. Both Xenical and Orlistat contain 120mg doses of Orlistat. And there is no real difference. The only difference is the price.

You can buy Xenical online from our UK-registered online pharmacy after completing a short consultation. It’s a prescription-only medicine, so your responses will be reviewed by a qualified prescriber to ensure it’s suitable for you.