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Orlistat Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 2, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 120 mg; 60 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Obesity

Prescription strength (Xenical[R]):
120 mg orally 3 times a day with each main meal containing fat

Non-prescription (over-the-counter; Alli[R]):
60 mg orally 3 times a day with each main meal containing fat

Comments:


Uses: For the management of weight loss and weight maintenance when used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Obesity

12 years or older:
Prescription strength (Xenical[R]):
120 mg orally 3 times a day with each main meal containing fat

Comments:


Uses: For the management of weight loss and weight maintenance when used in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet.

Renal Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Liver Dose Adjustments

No adjustment recommended

Dose Adjustments

Patients with diabetes mellitus:

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Multivitamin: Take at least 2 hours before or after this drug (e.g. bedtime)
Cyclosporine: Take 3 hours before or after this drug; measure cyclosporine levels
Levothyroxine: Take at least 4 hours before or after this drug; monitor thyroid function

General:

Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.