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The Orlos capsules can be used for weight loss, as part of a reduced calorie, low-fat diet, by stopping the body from absorbing some fat.
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Description
Orlos for Weight Loss
Orlos is a medication to assist with weight. It works by preventing fat from being digested into the body from your meals. Orlos, like other weight loss medicines, are prescribed when changes to lifestyle and diet have not been enough to improve weight concerns.
Orlos needs to be used in conjunction with eating a balanced diet and partaking in regular exercise.
What is Orlos and how does it work?
Orlos is a medicine that contains the active ingredient orlistat which works to bind itself to the body's natural enzymes and break down some of the fats consumed in food. Orlos can stop about one-third of the fat from your meals from being absorbed into the body. Instead, this fat will be passed from the body through the stools.
Orlos is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Orlos is only intended for use by adults aged 18 and over who are overweight with a body mass index (BMI) of 28 or above.
Is Orlos right for me?
If you suffer from obesity, Orlos may be an effective treatment. However, it may not be suitable for you if you have the following:
- If you are allergic to orlistat or any other ingredients in this medicine
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you are taking warfarin or other blood-thinning medications
- If you are taking ciclosporin
- If you have cholestasis
- If you have problems absorbing food
- If you have diabetes
- If you have kidney disease
Side Effects
All medications can cause potential side effects, below we have listed some potential side effects of Orlos. However, these do not always occur and are mostly mild in nature. But if you experience any prolonged or worrying side effects of Orlos, please discontinue the medication immediately and consult your doctor.
Common side effects include:
- Sudden bowel movements
- Fatty or oily stools
- Soft stools
- Flatulence (wind), with or without oily spotting
- Stomach (abdominal) pain
- Incontinence
- Runny/liquid stools
- More frequent bowel motions
- Anxiety
Orlos Patient Leaflet
How to take Orlos?
Always take Orlos exactly as prescribed by your doctor or advised by the pharmacist. The recommended starting dose is three (60mg) tablets a day, however, in presence of other factors, this may be increased or decreased accordingly as per the prescriber's clinical judgement.
- Orlos is typically taken three times a day. It should be taken immediately before, during or up to one hour after a meal
- Swallow the capsule with water
- The usual dose is one capsule with breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Orlos will not work if you miss a meal, or if there is no fat in your meal.
- If you eat a high-fat meal, do not take more than your recommended dose
- Do not take Orlos if pregnant or breast-feeding
Only 3 doses of Orlos should be taken in 24 hours. Do not take more than 3 capsules a day.
Warnings and Precautions
Orlos may not be safe if taken with other medication or recreational drugs. Please inform the prescriber if you are taking any of the listed medications.
DO NOT take Orlos:
- If you are allergic to orlistat or any other ingredients in this medicine
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- If you are taking warfarin or other blood-thinning medications
- If you are taking ciclosporin
- If you have cholestasis
- If you have problems absorbing food
- If you have diabetes
- If you have kidney disease
The above-listed warnings are not exhaustive, please consult a doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you have further questions on the use of this medication or potential interactions with other medicines.
Delivery
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All orders placed before 14:00 on weekdays will be delivered the next working day. For the majority of the UK, medication will be dispatched by Royal Mail, Monday to Friday, if ordered before 14:00. Dispatches are sent using Royal Mail's Next-Day Tracked 24-Hour service. We will email you tracking information directly and you should receive your order the day after dispatch.
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We know that many of our customers turn to us when they need personal medication, preferring to use our online service rather than shopping for the product face to face. That is why our delivery is always discreetly packaged in plain brown boxes or enveloped. You will not have to worry about any content descriptions, and the package will be for your eyes only!
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What is the difference bwteen Orlos and Alli?
Both are weight loss aid medicines, containing the same active ingredient, Orlistat.
What is the main ingredient?
Orlistat is the active ingredient in Orlos. It contains 60mg per capsule.
Is this medication suitable for me?
Please get in touch with a doctor if you are unsure what medication is suitable for you. You can also complete our online consultation form to check your eligibility for the product.
How is the medication delivered?
All orders placed before 14:00 from Monday to Friday will be dispatched that day. The orders are sent using 24 Hour Tracked delivery provided by Royal Mail. Items will usually arrive the very next day after the order has been placed. We also provide tracking for your orders to check the status and location of your parcel. All our medication is packaged in plain confidential padded white or brown envelopes. This ensures that your orders are discreet, and the content of the orders will be for your eyes only.
How long does it take to see results?
Treatments including the Orlistat ingredient should begin to show results after 3 months.
What are the risks of being overweight?
There is an increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes.
How do I order my medication?
Some products only require an online consultation which approximately takes 1 minute to complete, enabling you to then buy the product. Other products will also require a prescription; in this case, you will need to complete the online consultation, and then one of our partner pharmacy prescribers or doctors will review the online consultation questions and approve the order for delivery if you are eligible to purchase the item.
Can I cancel or return my order?
For non-medicinal products, you are eligible to return the product within 14 days of receipt in the same packaging you received. For medicinal products, you are eligible to cancel the order only until it has been dispatched. From that point forward, you are no longer eligible to return the order.
You have the right to cancel your order for medication up to the point when your medication is dispatched.
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