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Orlistat is an active ingredient used in the treatment of overweight and obesity in certain situations. It acts primarily in the digestive system, where it partially inhibits the enzymes responsible for breaking down fats ingested with food.

As a result, some of these fats are not absorbed and are excreted in the stools. Treatment must be accompanied by a balanced, moderately low-calorie diet with an appropriate fat intake.

Orlistat for weight loss works by reducing the absorption of some of the fats from food. It does not work by directly removing stored body fat, nor does it replace the necessary changes to diet and lifestyle.

For this reason, to achieve the expected results, it must be used in accordance with the product information and accompanied by a healthy diet and regular physical activity.

The active ingredient is available in different strengths, including Orlistat 60 mg and Orlistat 120 mg. However, the conditions under which they are dispensed are not necessarily the same.

The 60 mg dose may be available in medicines authorised for over-the-counter sale under specific conditions, whilst higher-dose formulations may be subject to a medical prescription. Always check the conditions for the specific medicine before purchasing it.

To find out how to take Orlistat, you must follow the instructions in the medicine’s package leaflet and the advice given by your doctor or pharmacist exactly.

It is generally taken with main meals containing fat. If a meal is missed or contains no fat, it may not be necessary to take the corresponding dose, in accordance with the medicine’s instructions.

You must not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose, nor exceed the recommended amount.

Diet plays a key role during treatment with Orlistat tablets. You should follow a balanced, moderately low-calorie diet in which your daily fat intake is spread across your main meals.

Eating meals high in fat may increase the likelihood of certain gastrointestinal side effects associated with the medicine.

In addition to managing your diet, maintaining a level of physical activity suited to your individual circumstances helps to establish habits aimed at long-term weight management.

The side effects of Orlistat mainly affect the digestive system and are related to its mechanism of action. Their frequency may increase when meals containing a high amount of fat are consumed.

Adverse effects reported may include fatty or oily stools, flatulence accompanied by discharge, an increased urge to pass stools, or changes in stool consistency.

Please refer to the patient information leaflet for a full list of possible side effects and seek medical advice if you experience any significant or unexpected reactions.

Orlistat-containing medicines are not suitable for anyone who simply wishes to lose a few kilos. Each formulation has specific indications relating, amongst other factors, to age and body mass index.

Before starting treatment, it is important to check that you meet the criteria set out in the patient information leaflet and to consult your pharmacist if you have any doubts.

Orlistat has contraindications, precautions and drug interactions that must be reviewed before starting treatment. It must not be used if any of the contraindications listed in the package leaflet apply.

Consult a doctor or pharmacist beforehand if you have a diagnosed medical condition or regularly take other medicines. Orlistat must not be used during pregnancy, and specific recommendations regarding breastfeeding must be taken into account.

Orlistat may interact with certain medicines or affect their absorption. For this reason, it is particularly important to inform your doctor or pharmacist of any treatment you are currently taking before you start using it.

Do not alter or stop a prescribed treatment in order to take Orlistat without first consulting a healthcare professional.

Orlistat for weight loss is authorised for weight management in people who meet certain criteria and must be used in conjunction with dietary measures.

Results may vary from person to person, and the medicine is not a substitute for a weight-loss strategy based on sustainable changes to diet, physical activity and lifestyle.

If, after the period stated in the patient information leaflet, the weight loss required to continue treatment has not been achieved, you should consult a healthcare professional and follow the specific recommendations for the medicine.

If you are looking to buy Orlistat, you should always do so through a pharmacy legally authorised to dispense the relevant medicine.

At Farmaciasdirect, you can buy Orlistat online provided it is a formulation authorised for online sale without a prescription, and always in accordance with the legally established conditions.

Generic medicines containing Orlistat that have been duly authorised must meet the requirements set by the health authorities. To ensure their authenticity, they must always be purchased through authorised sales channels.

Before choosing a medicine, check its active ingredient, dose, indications and dispensing conditions.

The price of Orlistat will depend on the medicine, the strength and the number of capsules in the pack. You can check Farmaciasdirect for the up-to-date price of the products available for online sale.

In addition to the price, before starting treatment you should check that the medicine is suitable for your individual situation and always use it in accordance with the instructions in the patient information leaflet.

Is Orlistat a fat burner?

Although it may colloquially be included in searches for fat-burning medicines, Orlistat does not directly ‘burn’ body fat. Its mechanism involves reducing the intestinal absorption of some of the fats ingested with food.

Can Orlistat be bought without a prescription?

It depends on the form and strength of the medicine. Some forms of Orlistat are authorised for sale without a prescription under certain conditions, whilst others require a doctor’s prescription.

Can Orlistat be taken without dieting?

Treatment must be accompanied by a suitable, moderately low-calorie diet. A high-fat diet may also increase the risk of certain gastrointestinal side effects.

Is Orlistat effective for rapid weight loss?

Orlistat should not be used with the aim of achieving rapid weight loss. The treatment forms part of a weight management strategy that should combine diet, physical activity and healthy habits.

At Farmaciasdirect, you can buy medicines containing Orlistat online when they are authorised for over-the-counter sale without a prescription, with the guarantees you would expect from a licensed pharmacy.

Browse our selection of Orlistat-based weight-loss medicines, read the patient information leaflet carefully before use, and make use of our pharmaceutical advice service to resolve any queries you may have about their use.