Alli Weight Loss Aid Orlistat Capsules 60mg 84s

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What is alli and what it is used for: alli is used for weight loss alongside reduced calorie, lower-fat meals in overweight adults (with a BMI of 28 or above), aged 18 or over. alli is clinically proven to help you lose more weight than dieting alone. The capsule works only in your digestive system to stop about a quarter of the fat in your meals being absorbed. This fat passes out of your body and may cause changes to your bowel movements. Eat lower-fat meals to help manage these effects. Being overweight increases your risk of developing several serious health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. You should see your doctor for a check-up.

Suitable for: Suitable for adults aged 18 years and over with a BMI of 28 or above who will commit to a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet. Age Restriction: You must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.

How to use: Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer. alli should be used along with a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet. Try to start this diet before beginning treatment. Oral use: Take one capsule whole with water, three times a day with each meal containing fat. Do not take more than three capsules a day. You should not take alli for more than 6 months. Multivitamins and alli: You should take a multivitamin every day. alli can lower the levels of some vitamins absorbed by your body. The multivitamins should contain vitamins A, D, E and K. You should take the multivitamin at bedtime, then you will not be taking alli, to help ensure that the vitamins are absorbed.

Hazards and Cautions: Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Before you take alli: Do not take alli: if you are under 18 years of age; if you are pregnant or breast-feeding; if you are taking ciclosporin; if you are taking warfarin or any other medicines used to thin the blood; if you are allergic to orlistat or any of the ingredients; if you have cholestatis (a condition where the flow of bile from the liver is blocked); if you have problems absorbing food (chronic malabsorption syndrome). Talk to your doctor before taking alli: if you are taking amiodarone for heart rhythm problems; if you are taking medicine for diabetes; if you are taking medicine for epilepsy; if you have kidney disease; if you are taking a thyroid medicine (levothyroxine); if you are taking medicine for HIV. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist when taking alli: if you are taking a medicine for high blood pressure; if you are taking a medicine for high cholesterol. This information was last updated 03/07/2015.

Storage: Do not store above 25°C. Keep the container tightly closed in order to protect from moisture. Medicinal product not subject to prescription.

BMI Chart: To see if your BMI is 28 or above, find your height on the chart. If you weigh less than the weight shown for your height, your BMI is below 28 - do not use alli.

Important info: Country of Origin: Greece. Address: Glaxo Group Limited, Manufacturers Address UK: 980 Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex, TW8 9GS, U.K. Return To: UK enquiries to: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare, Brentford, TW8 9GS, U.K. www.alli.co.uk Irish enquiries to: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare (Ireland) Limited, 12 Riverwalk, CityWest Business Campus, Dublin 24, Ireland. www.alli.ie

Active ingredients: Orlistat

Ingredients: Active ingredients: 60mg orlistat. Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose (E460), sodium starch glycolate, povidone (E1201), sodium laurilsulfate, talc, gelatin, indigo carmine (E132), titanium dioxide (E171), sodium laurilsulfate, sorbitan monolaurate, black ink (shellac, iron oxide black (E172), propylene glycol), gelatin, polysorbate 80, indigo carmine (E132). Do not use if you are allergic to orlistat or any of the ingredients.