The recommended dose of orlistat is one 0.12g capsule/tablet taken with or within one hour of a meal. One dose may be omitted if a meal has not been consumed or if the food does not contain fat. The dosage may vary between dosage forms and sizes, so please follow your doctor’s instructions. Orlistat is an anti-obesity drug. It is used to reduce the risk factors associated with obesity and the incidence of other diseases associated with obesity, including hypercholesterolemia, type 2 diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance, hyperinsulinemia, hypertension, and to reduce fat content in the organs. It is used for the treatment of obese or overweight patients (body mass index ≥24). Common adverse reactions are oily spotting, increased gastrointestinal gas, urgency of stools, fatty (oily) stools, steatorrhea, increased frequency of stools and fecal incontinence. People who need to use orlistat are advised to take it under professional supervision.