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General Information On Alli

Alli is used for promoting weight loss in overweight people. It is an over-the-counter (OTC) drug. Doctors and pharmacists recommend this OTC drug along with a low-calorie diet and regular exercise for weight management in people who are at increased risk to obesity-related diseases, such as hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes, and heart disease.

Alli is not an appetite suppressant; instead, it works by reducing the amount of fat that your body absorbs. Alli attaches itself to gastrointestinal lipase, an enzyme that plays an important role in breaking down fats, and inhibits its action. Fats are absorbed into the gastrointestinal (GI) tract only after they are broken down into small, soluble molecules. Alli prevents gastrointestinal lipase from functioning normally. As a result, less fat is absorbed by your body. Alli prevents as much as 30% of the fat you consume from being absorbed into the GI tract.

The drug is available in the form of oral tablets of Alli 60mg strength. The active ingredient in Alli is Orlistat—which is also the generic name of this drug. This OTC diet pill contains the following inactive ingredients: edible ink, FD&C Blue No. 2, iron dioxide, povidone, gelatin, sodium lauryl sulfate, titanium dioxide, sodium starch glycolate, and talc.

Side Effects for Alli

This diet pill may cause certain side effects in some people. Before using the drug, read the patient information leaflet that you receive when you buy Alli. This small booklet contains the complete list of side effects for Alli and other useful information.

The common side effects of Alli include: fatty or oily stools, orange colored oil in the stools, uncontrollable bowel movements, diarrhea, stomach pain, rectal pain, oily spotting in the undergarments, or mild stomach pain. These side effects usually occur during the first few days and are mild in nature.

You may also experience the following side effects while taking Alli: stuffy nose, cough, sneezing, headache, fever, sore throat, back pain, problems with the gums or teeth, or chills.

Seek immediate medical attention if you show signs of hypersensitivity (hives, swelling of the face, throat, tongue, or face, wheezing, or shortness of breath) after taking Orlistat or if you experience the following serious side effects: fast heart rate, severe pain the upper stomach that spreads to your back, nausea, or vomiting.

Precautions

You should not buy Alli if you have chronic malabsorption syndrome, gallbladder problems, or if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients used in the drug.

Before using Alli, inform your doctor about your medical history, especially if you have/have had liver disease, diabetes, an underactive thyroid, eating disorder (such as bulimia or anorexia), or pancreatitis.

Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should use Alli only after their doctor advises them to do so. This over-the-counter drug is meant for use only by overweight adults aged 18 years or above.

Alli Dosage

You should use Alli exactly as prescribed by your doctor or as directed on the label. You should not take the drug more than 3 times a day.

Interactions

Some drugs may interact with this OTC diet pill. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking Alli, especially if you are taking any of the following drugs: blood thinners, digoxin, cyclosporine, levothyroxine, or diabetes medicines.