- Available in Thailand
- Registered1 active Thai FDA registration
- Active ingredient
- OrlistatLipase inhibitor
- Prescription
- Pharmacist only (no prescription needed)
- Controlled substance
- NoNot narcotic or psychotropic
- Bringing it in
- AllowedTraveller rules
Source: Thai FDA official records · Last checked
Is Orlistat available in Thailand?
Yes. Orlistat is registered with the Thai FDA. We found 1 active registration, held by บริษัท ดีเคเอสเอช (ประเทศไทย) จำกัด. Registration means the product is licensed for sale in Thailand. It does not guarantee that a particular pharmacy has it in stock.
Thai FDA registered products
1 active registration on the Thai FDA medicine register. Select a registration number to open the official record.
Registrations
| Product | Form | Legal class | Registration no. |
|---|---|---|---|
| XENICALเซนิคาล | capsule, hard | Pharmacist | 1C 52/60 (N) |
Do I need a prescription for Orlistat in Thailand?
Not necessarily. Orlistat is classed as a dangerous drug (ยาอันตราย) under the Thai Drugs Act. This means it must be sold by a pharmacist in a licensed pharmacy, but a doctor’s prescription is not legally required.
Can I bring Orlistat into Thailand?
Allowed
Allowed for personal use: up to 30 days’ supply
- Bring no more than 30 days’ supply for your own use.
- Keep it in the original container.
- Carry your prescription or a doctor’s letter.
- Medicines cannot be posted or shipped to you in Thailand. The 30-day allowance applies to medicines you carry.
Legal basis: Drugs Act B.E. 2510 (1967), section 13(4). Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
Is orlistat a controlled substance in Thailand?
No. Orlistat is not on the Thai list of narcotic or psychotropic substances, where it appears in the “others” group. The ordinary medicine rules apply.
Other orlistat products in Thailand
These contain the same active ingredient. They are not necessarily interchangeable: strength, form and approved uses can differ, so talk to your doctor before switching.
Sources
- Thai FDA medicine register (ระบบค้นหาข้อมูลผลิตภัณฑ์ยา), active-ingredient search for “Orlistat”, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA Narcotics Control Division, Permit for Traveller: drug list, retrieved 30 September 2026
- Thai FDA: FAQs on medicines (Drugs Act B.E. 2510, s.13(4))
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General information only, not medical or legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with the Thai FDA or a pharmacist before you buy, take or travel with a medicine. Medical disclaimer