Xepa Aslene 120mg Capsule

Xepa Aslene 120mg Capsule contains orlistat 120mg, a lipase inhibitor used as part of a weight management programme in overweight or obese adults. It works within the gut to reduce the amount of dietary fat that is absorbed into the body, and is intended to be used together with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet and regular physical activity.

Orlistat 120mg is the same strength and drug class as established prescription-only weight-management medicines used in Malaysia, and DoctorOnCall treats Xepa Aslene as a prescription item accordingly. It is dispensed only after an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor, who assesses your body weight, medical history, and suitability before prescribing.

Orlistat works locally in the gut by inhibiting lipase enzymes that are normally needed to break down dietary fat so it can be absorbed; by blocking roughly a third of the fat consumed in a meal, undigested fat is instead passed out of the body in the stools, which helps reduce calorie intake from fat when combined with a controlled diet.

Xepa Aslene should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, typically as one capsule with water immediately before, during, or up to one hour after each main meal that contains fat; if a meal is skipped or contains no fat, the dose for that meal may be omitted on your doctor’s advice.

The usual prescribed dose is one 120mg capsule taken up to three times daily with fat-containing meals, and the dose should not be increased beyond what your doctor has prescribed, as higher intake does not improve weight loss and increases the likelihood of digestive side effects.

Xepa Aslene should be used before the expiry date printed on the blister strip and carton, and capsules should not be used once this date has passed.

Store Xepa Aslene below 25°C in a dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture, and keep it out of reach of children.

• Chronic malabsorption syndrome
• Cholestasis (impaired bile flow) or significant liver disease
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Known hypersensitivity to orlistat
• Use in individuals who are not overweight or obese, as it is not intended for general weight loss

• Orlistat can reduce the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, so a multivitamin supplement is often advised, taken at a different time from orlistat
• It may reduce the effectiveness of ciclosporin, and doses should be separated as advised by your doctor
• It may affect the absorption of levothyroxine and certain anti-epileptic medicines, requiring monitoring or dose timing adjustments
• Orlistat can enhance the effect of warfarin and other anticoagulants by affecting vitamin K absorption, requiring closer monitoring
• High-fat meals increase the likelihood of digestive side effects, so a reduced-fat diet is recommended alongside treatment

• Follow a reduced-calorie, lower-fat, balanced diet while taking Xepa Aslene for the best results
• Take a multivitamin supplement at a different time of day, as advised by your doctor, to offset reduced vitamin absorption
• Expect possible digestive side effects if a meal is higher in fat than usual
• Do not use this medicine for cosmetic weight loss without medical supervision
• Attend follow-up reviews with your doctor to monitor weight progress and any side effects
• Stop and seek medical advice if you notice yellowing of the skin or eyes, or severe abdominal pain

Xepa Aslene is intended for overweight or obese adults as part of a medically supervised weight management plan and is dispensed only after an online consultation with a DoctorOnCall doctor confirms it is appropriate based on your body mass index, medical history, and current medicines. It is not a substitute for a healthy diet and regular exercise, and results depend on maintaining a reduced-fat eating pattern alongside treatment. Because prolonged use can reduce absorption of certain fat-soluble vitamins and interact with medicines such as anticoagulants, ongoing medical follow-up is recommended to monitor progress and safety.