Weight Management
Medicines in this category are used for obesity, overweight and type 2 diabetes mellitus. They are taken alongside changes to diet and activity rather than instead of them, and each works in a different way.
Medicines in the Weight Management category
Semaglutide
3 · 7 · 14mg
Semaglutide tablets are the generic-named twin of Rybelsus, an oral medicine for type 2 diabetes. You can choose from several strengths and pack sizes, each priced per tablet.
Products in this category
- Rybelsus: semaglutide; used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
- Xenical: orlistat; used for obesity and overweight.
- Contrave: bupropion with naltrexone; used for obesity.
- Orlistat: orlistat; used for obesity and overweight.
- Semaglutide: semaglutide; used for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
All five are tablets. Orders are prepared by pharmacy partners in India and shipped to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
Choosing and using these medicines safely
These treatments suit people who meet medical criteria, and assessment looks at weight itself as well as weight-related conditions. The mechanisms are quite different: semaglutide reduces appetite and supports steady weight loss, orlistat limits how much fat the gut absorbs, and bupropion with naltrexone acts on appetite and cravings via the brain. Any benefit lasts only for as long as treatment continues, so a plan for stopping belongs in the overall approach, together with eating and activity changes that can be kept up.
Further reading
FAQ
What weight loss medicines does MayChemist carry?
There are 5 weight loss medicines on MayChemist, made from 4 different active ingredients, among them semaglutide, orlistat and bupropion. Two to start with: Rybelsus and Xenical.
Which conditions are weight loss medicines taken for?
People take the weight loss medicines listed here for obesity, type 2 diabetes mellitus and overweight. You'll find the conditions for each medicine on its own page.
Are weight loss medicines only tablets?
Most come as tablets, and a few as capsules. Each product page shows its forms and strengths.
How do I compare weight loss medicines?
Begin with the active ingredient; this range has 4 of them. Products with the same ingredient are the same medicine, so then compare strength, form and price per tablet. The details table on each product page covers uses, onset, side effects and interactions. If you take other medicines, are pregnant or live with a long-term condition, talk to a doctor or pharmacist first.
Are these weight loss medicines the brand or a generic?
A generic. We supply generics and branded generics only, not the original maker's packs. Names like Rybelsus and Xenical tell you which medicine it is; what arrives is a generic with the same active ingredient and dose. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What you will receive →What do weight loss medicines cost?
That depends on the medicine, the strength and the pack size. Every product page shows the price per tablet for each option, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs usually work out cheaper per tablet.
Payment and discounts →Where can I buy weight loss medicines online in Malaysia?
Pick a product, strength and pack on MayChemist and check out. Our pharmacy partners send orders from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
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