🔥 Blocks Dietary Fat Absorption (~30%): Orlistat inhibits gastrointestinal lipases to reduce fat uptake and calorie intake Arogga+11Medex+11MedEasy+11.

📉 Supports Weight Reduction & Maintenance: Approved for adult obesity (BMI ≥ 30) or overweight with risk factors (BMI ≥ 28) . Also an option for adolescents (≥ 12 yrs) when diet/exercise aren’t enough Pharmacist BD.

⏱️ Measurable Results in 12 Weeks: Recommended discontinuation if less than 5% weight loss in 3 months medicine.ekbd.net+6Medex+6Live Pharmacy+6.

🍽️ Flexible Dosing with Meals: Taken pre-, during, or within 1 hour of main meals; skip dose if no meal/fat consumed MedEasy+9Medex+9Arogga+9.

🌿 Non-Systemic Action: Works locally in gut; minimal body absorption reduces systemic side effect risks .

🥗 Encourages Healthy Diet Habits: Works best with a mildly hypocaloric, moderate‑fat dietary plan MedEasy+2Medex+2aihealthaid.com+2.

💊 Supports Multivitamin Use: May reduce fat-soluble vitamin absorption—supplement advised ≥2 hours apart Pharmacist BD+1medicine.ekbd.net+1.