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What Is Orlos
Orlos is the generic version of the nonprescription weight loss capsule, Alli. The medication contains a lower amount of the active ingredient, orlistat, compared to the prescription drug Xenical.
Orlos is a daily pill taken before or with three main meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can also take it an hour after you eat.
For every 1 kg you lose through diet and exercise, the weight loss pill can help you lose half a kg more. Expect to lose at least 5% of your body weight within three months when you take Orlos as part of a healthy diet and active lifestyle.
How Do Orlos Weight Loss Tablets Work?
Orlos 60mg contains the active ingredient Orlistat. It’s a lipase inhibitor that reduces the amount of dietary fat your body absorbs by approximately one-quarter (25%).
Orlistat binds to gastric and pancreatic lipase enzymes in your stomach and small intestine. This prevents the enzymes from breaking down fats into absorbable fatty acids, which would otherwise enter the bloodstream to be stored. The unabsorbed fat travels through the digestive system, and you excrete it as stool.
Orlos (Orlistat 60mg) Eligibility Requirements
Orlos is available without a prescription, but healthcare providers usually recommend it to people who meet the following criteria:
- Body Mass Index (BMI): 28 or above.
- Age: Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Lifestyle Commitment: You must be willing to commit to a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise.
Who Isn’t Suitable?
The following people should avoid taking Orlistat:
- Pregnancy or Breastfeeding: Orlistat can cause harm to the fetus. Also, there’s no safety information on the medication during nursing, so doctors advise avoiding it.
- Chronic Malabsorption Syndrome: Disorders such as Crohn's disease and celiac disease can worsen with orlistat, increasing the risk of malnutrition and vitamin deficiency.
- Cholestasis: A liver condition where the normal flow of bile from the liver is obstructed. It affects fat digestion, which can cause gastrointestinal issues when you take Orlos.
- Organ Transplant Recipients: People who’ve had organ transplants usually take immunosuppressive medications such as ciclosporin to prevent organ rejection. Orlistat reduces the concentration of the medicine, which can trigger rejection.
- Allergies: Hypersensitivity or severe allergic reaction to orlistat can be life-threatening.
Benefits of Orlos Tablets
- Improves Weight Loss: Helps you lose an extra 0.5 kg for every 1 kg you lose through diet and exercise alone.
- Works in the Gut: Acts directly in the digestive system without changing your brain chemistry or affecting heart rate. Also, it doesn’t cause central nervous system side effects such as insomnia or jitteriness.
- Improves Metabolic Health: Weight loss with Orlos may help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol levels. It may also increase insulin sensitivity.
- Encourages Healthy Eating Habits: The medication discourages eating high-fat meals to prevent unpleasant digestive side effects, which can help you stick to this kind of diet long-term.
- Convenient Access: Orlos is available without a prescription for overweight adults who want an effective weight-loss aid.

Type of Medicine	Weight Loss Medication
Active Ingredient	Orlistat
Strength	60mg
Dosage Form	Tablets
Pack Size	Varies
Prescription	Nonprescription
Common Side Effects	Headaches, abdominal pain, increased bowel movements

Orlos Side Effects
Like any weight loss medication, Orlos may have some side effects, but they’re usually mild and manageable. Most symptoms are within the digestive tract and include:
- Headaches
- Abdominal pain
- Increased need to open bowels
- Flatulence or bloating
- Oily anal discharge or fatty, runny stool
For more information about potential unwanted effects, please see the Patient Information Leaflet.
Rare But Serious Side Effects
Some people may experience rare but adverse symptoms when taking Orlos. They include:
- Severe Liver Injury: Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark-colored urine, unusually pale stools, severe fatigue, loss of appetite, or persistent pain in the upper-right abdomen.
- Kidney Issues: Sharp pain in your side, back, or groin, blood in the urine, or pain while urinating.
- Pancreatitis: Severe, persistent abdominal pain that often moves through to your back, sometimes with nausea or vomiting.
- Severe Allergic Reactions: Difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or throat, or widespread hives.
Stop taking the medication and get immediate assistance if you experience any of these side effects when using Orlos.
Orlos Directions
1. Take 1 tablet with your main meal three times a day or up to an hour after.
2. Take the pill with water.
3. Eat balanced meals with a good distribution of fruit and vegetables, protein, carbohydrates and around 30% fat.
4. Speak to your doctor if you haven’t lost at least 5% of your body weight within three months. They may prescribe weight loss injections , or Xenical.
5. Do not take Orlos for more than six months.
Reach out to Curely if you have any questions about dosage and directions.
Check the Patient Information Leaflet for Orlos UK here: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6533.pdf.
Active Ingredient
Orlistat
Inactive Ingredients
- Capsule filling microcrystalline cellulose (E460)
- Sodium starch glycolate (type A)
- Sillica colloidal anhydrous
- Sodium laurilsulfate capsule shell gelatin
- Titanium dioxide (E171)
- Indigo carmine (E132).

Frequently asked questions

What precautions should I take while using Orlos?
Always eat a balanced meal and limit fat to about 30% of your daily calories. Also, do not take Orlos if you skip a meal or eat food that contains no fat. Doctors also advise taking multivitamins that contain vitamins A, D, E, and K at bedtime to prevent nutritional deficiencies.
What should I do if I miss a dose of Orlos?
Take it as soon as you remember if it's within an hour of eating. If it’s been more than an hour, skip the missed pill and wait until your next meal. Do not double up on doses and avoid taking Orlos if your food contains no fat.
Do Orlos Tablets Really Work?
Yes, Orlos is clinically proven to improve weight loss by blocking about 25% of the fat you eat from being absorbed. On average, for every 1 kg you lose through diet and exercise alone, Orlos helps you lose an extra half kg.
Why Am I Not Losing Weight on Orlos?
The most common reason may be the calorie or fat balance in your diet. Orlos doesn’t block carbohydrates or sugar, so eating excess calories will affect how much weight you lose. If you’re not losing weight on Orlos, reach out to Curely for assessment and alternative weight loss treatments.
Does Orlistat Work as Well as Mounjaro?
No. Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is a prescription GLP-1 weight loss injection that suppresses appetite and is more effective for overall weight loss. Orlistat triggers weight loss of 3% to 5% of body weight, while Mounjaro can yield an average weight loss of up to 22.5%.