alli Capsules - Weight Loss Treatment

Alli Capsules are a proven weight loss aid designed to help adults achieve their weight management goals. When used in conjunction with a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet, alli can enhance your weight loss efforts by blocking approximately 25% of the fat in your meals from being absorbed. This unabsorbed fat passes through your digestive system and is excreted naturally.

Alli is suitable for adults aged 18 years and over with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or above, who are committed to a healthier lifestyle and diet. By implementing alli into your weight loss strategy, you can potentially lose 50% more weight compared to dieting alone. Alli supports a gradual, sustainable weight loss process rather than a quick fix, making it a valuable tool for those looking to make lasting changes to their health.

What are Alli Capsules used for?

Alli Capsules are used for weight loss in adults who are overweight, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 28 or above. They work by blocking the absorption of about 25% of the fat in your meals, which is then passed out of your body in your stools.

How should I take Alli Capsules?

Take one capsule three times a day with each main meal that contains fat. Swallow the capsule whole with water, either just before, during, or up to an hour after the meal. Do not take more than three capsules per day.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose and it is within an hour of your last meal, take the missed capsule as soon as you remember. If more than an hour has passed, skip the missed dose and continue with your next scheduled dose. Do not take two capsules to make up for a missed one.

What are the common side effects of Alli Capsules?

Common side effects include oily or fatty stools, increased bowel movements, and an urgent need to defecate. These effects are generally related to the way Alli works and can be managed by eating a low-fat diet.

Are there any serious side effects to watch for?

Serious side effects, although rare, include severe allergic reactions (such as difficulty breathing and swelling of the face), pancreatitis, and severe stomach pain. If you experience any severe side effects, stop taking Alli and seek medical attention immediately.

Do I need to follow a specific diet while taking Alli?

Yes, it is recommended to follow a reduced-calorie, lower-fat diet while taking Alli to manage side effects and enhance weight loss effectiveness. Including a multivitamin supplement containing vitamins A, D, E, and K is also advised, as Alli can reduce the absorption of these fat-soluble vitamins.

How long can I use Alli Capsules?

Alli Capsules should not be used for more than six months. If you do not lose at least 5% of your body weight after 12 weeks, it may be advisable to stop taking Alli and consult your doctor for further advice.

Alli should not be used by individuals under 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or those with specific medical conditions such as cholestasis (bile flow blockage) or chronic malabsorption syndrome.

Consult your doctor if you are taking ciclosporin, warfarin, or any other anticoagulants, as alli may interfere with these medications.

Special caution is also advised if you are using medications for diabetes, epilepsy, thyroid conditions, or HIV.

Do not use alli if you have a known allergy to Orlistat or any other ingredients in the capsules.

Talk to your healthcare provider before use if you have kidney disease, are taking anti-diabetic medications, or have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, as Alli may affect these conditions.

Taking alli:

• - Take one capsule, three times a day.
• - Take alli just before, during or up to one hour after meals. This usually means one capsule at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make sure your three main meals are well balanced, reduced-calorie, and lower-fat.
• - If you miss a meal, or your meal contains no fat, do not take a capsule. alli does not work unless there is some fat in the meal.
• - Swallow the capsule whole with water.
• - Do not take more than 3 capsules a day.
• - You can keep your daily dose of alli in the blue carry case (shuttle) included in this pack.
• - Eat lower-fat meals to reduce the chance of diet-related treatment effects.
• - Try to be more physically active before you start taking the capsules. Physical activity is an important part of a weight loss programme. Remember to check with your healthcare professional first if you have not exercised before.
• - Continue to be active while taking alli and after you stop taking it.

  How long should I take alli for?

• - alli should not be taken for more than six months.
• - If you do not lose weight after taking alli for 12 weeks, see your doctor or pharmacist for advice. You may need to stop taking all.
• - Successful weight loss is not just about eating differently for a short period of time before reverting to your old habits. People who lose weight and maintain the loss make lifestyle changes, which include changes to what they eat and how active they are.

If you have taken too many capsules, contact a healthcare professional as soon as possible. If you forget to take alli: - If it is less than an hour since your last main meal, take the missed capsule. - If it is more than an hour since your last main meal, do not take the missed capsule. Wait and take the next capsule around your next main meal as usual. If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Active Ingredient:

• - Orlistat 60mg per capsule

Other Ingredients:

• - Microcrystalline Cellulose (E460)
• - Sodium Starch Glycolate (Type A)
• - Povidone (E1201)
• - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
• - Talc
• - Gelatin
• - Indigo Carmine (E132)
• - Titanium Dioxide (E171)
• - Sorbitan Monolaurate
• - Shellac
• - Iron Oxide Black (E172)
• - Propylene Glycol
• - Polysorbate 80

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Most of the common side effects related to alli (for example, wind with or without oily spotting, sudden or more frequent bowel motions and soft stools) are caused by the way it works. Eat lower-fat meals to help manage these diet-related treatment effects. Severe allergic reactions:

• - Signs of a severe allergic reaction include severe breathing difficulties, sweating, rash, itching, swollen face, rapid heartbeat, collapse.
• Stop taking the capsules. Get medical help immediately.

Other serious side effects:

• - Bleeding from the back passage (rectum)
• - Diverticulitis (inflammation of the large intestine). Symptoms may include lower stomach (abdominal) pain, particularly on the left side, possibly with fever and constipation
• - Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). Symptoms may include severe abdominal pain sometimes radiating towards the back, possibly with fever, nausea and vomiting
• - Skin blistering (including blisters that burst)
• - Severe stomach pain caused by gallstones.
• - Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver). Symptoms can include yellowing skin and eyes, itching, dark coloured urine, stomach pain and liver tenderness(indicated by pain under the front of the rib cage on your right-hand side), sometimes with loss of appetite.
• - Oxalate nephropathy (build-up of calcium oxalate which may lead to kidney stones).
• Stop taking the capsules. Tell a healthcare professional if you get any of these.

  Very common side effects: These may affect more than 1 in 10 people

• - Wind (flatulence), with or without oily spotting
• - Sudden bowel motions
• - Fatty or oily stools
• - Soft stools

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of these side effects gets severe or troublesome. Common side effects: These may affect up to 1 in 10 people

• - Stomach (abdominal) pain
• - Incontinence (stools)
• - Runny/liquid stools
• - More frequent bowel motions
• - Anxiety

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of these side effects gets severe or troublesome. Effects seen in blood tests: It is not known how frequently these effects occur (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)

• - Increases in the levels of some liver enzymes
• - Effects on blood clotting in people taking warfarin or other blood-thinning (anticoagulant) medicines

Tell your healthcare professional that you are taking alli when you have a blood test