Xenical
Xenical is generic orlistat in 60mg and 120mg capsules for weight management in adults with obesity; it blocks part of the fat in your meals from being absorbed.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per capsule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60mg | 30 capsules | $50.10 | $1.67 |
| 60mg | 60 capsules | $65.40 | $1.09 |
| 60mg | 90 capsules | $81.00 | $0.90 |
| 60mg | 120 capsules | $97.20 | $0.81 |
| 60mg | 180 capsules | $259.20 | $1.44 |
| 120mg | 21 capsules | $46.83 | $2.23 |
| 120mg | 42 capsules | $60.48 | $1.44 |
| 120mg | 63 capsules | $81.27 | $1.29 |
| 120mg | 84 capsules | $103.32 | $1.23 |
| 120mg | 126 capsules | $144.90 | $1.15 |
- Category
- Weight Management
- Active ingredient
- Orlistat
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 60/120mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Obesity management
- Therapeutic Class
- Lipase inhibitor
- Pharmacological Class
- Gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor
- Minor Side Effects
- Oily spotting, Flatulence, Loose stools
- Moderate Side Effects
- Abdominal discomfort, Increased bowel movements
- Dosage Forms
- Capsule
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Roche
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- Variable with meal intake
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- Cyclosporine, Levothyroxine, Warfarin
- Age Restrictions
- Not indicated for children under 12.
What you will receive
Xenical is the originator brand name, made by Roche. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Xenical.
- The same active ingredient (Orlistat) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
Which Xenical strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Xenical comes as generic orlistat in 60mg packs of 30 to 180 capsules, and 120mg packs of 21 to 126. This is generic orlistat, not the original Xenical. Larger packs cost less per capsule.
What if my Xenical parcel does not arrive?
A Xenical parcel that does not arrive within the delivery window, or arrives damaged, is sent again free; if that is not possible the order is refunded. Order tracking sits on the tracking page, and support answers 24/7 in English and Cantonese by live chat.
What are the alternative names for Xenical and orlistat?
Xenical is a brand name of orlistat, which is also sold as Alli. Here, orlistat can be bought online as generic Xenical, and also as orlistat capsules. These are generics, not the original brand.
Can I take Xenical if I skip a meal?
No capsule is needed. If you skip a meal or the meal has no fat in it, leave that dose out. Orlistat only blocks fat that is in your gut at the time, so on an empty stomach it has nothing to act on.
What is the difference between Xenical 60mg and 120mg?
The strength is the amount of orlistat in each capsule, so 120mg holds twice as much as 60mg. Both are taken with main meals, up to three times a day, and both come in the pack sizes shown above.
What happens if I eat a high-fat meal on Xenical?
The fat that orlistat blocks has to go somewhere, so a greasy meal can bring oily stools, wind and a sudden need to find a toilet. A lower-fat meal keeps those effects milder.
Does Xenical affect the contraceptive pill?
Orlistat does not act on the pill directly, but a bout of severe diarrhoea can stop the pill being absorbed. If that happens, use another form of contraception until your pill routine is back on track.
Do I need a prescription to order generic Xenical?
No. PockDose does not ask for a prescription or a medical questionnaire when you order generic Xenical. If you want a prescription, you can get one separately through a telemedicine consultation.
What is Xenical called in Chinese?
In Hong Kong, Xenical is sold as 賽尼可, and its ingredient orlistat is 奧利司他 in Chinese. What you order here is generic orlistat, not the original 賽尼可.
About Xenical
How Xenical works
The Xenical listing is generic orlistat, sold as 60mg and 120mg capsules. Orlistat belongs to the lipase inhibitors: it latches onto the enzymes in your stomach and small intestine that break fat down, so around 30 per cent of the fat in a meal passes out in the stool instead of being absorbed. Almost none of the capsule reaches the bloodstream, which is why its effects show up in the toilet bowl rather than anywhere else. It is used for weight management in adults with obesity, alongside a lower-calorie, lower-fat diet.
Taking the capsules
Swallow a capsule with water during a main meal or up to an hour afterwards, and not more than three times a day. A meal without fat, or no meal at all, means no capsule. Spread the fat in your diet across the three meals rather than loading it into one. Because orlistat also reduces the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K, a multivitamin taken at bedtime, away from the capsule, makes up the difference. Keep the capsules at room temperature, dry and away from heat.
What to expect
The side effects come from undigested fat: oily spotting, wind with some leakage, soft stools and a sudden need to go, all worse after a rich meal. They tend to ease as the diet gets lighter. Rarely, orlistat harms the liver; yellow skin or eyes, dark urine or itching mean you should stop taking it. It is not for people with chronic malabsorption or cholestasis (a block in bile flow). Levothyroxine and ciclosporin are best taken hours apart from it, and warfarin users may find their clotting results shift.
Xenical or the plain orlistat listing
We also stock Orlistat capsules in the same two strengths, so the choice between the two listings comes down to the name on the pack you want to order. Both are covered in more depth on the orlistat page. Pick 60mg or 120mg here, then a pack size, and add Xenical to your basket.
Sources
- Orlistat: a medicine to treat obesity - NHS — NHS UK
- Orlistat | NHS inform — NHS Scotland / NHS Inform