alli 60mg Capsules (84)

alli 60mg Capsules (84) is the over the counter brand name for Orlistat and is a safe and effective treatment to help you lose weight. In conjuction with a low calorie diet and exercise patients can expect to loose a significant amount of weight. It is suitable for those whose BMI is over 30. By purchasing this product you are confirming your BMI is 30 or over. Our pharmacist may contact you to confirm

Don’t know your BMI? click on the link below to visit the NHS BMI calculator:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/

alli works by stopping approx one third of the fat from your diet from being absorbed.The undigested fat is excreted out in your stools stopping you from gaining weight by not absorbing the calories from the fat. If combined with a low calorie diet and exercise you will expect to loose weight.

alli 60mg capsules (84) is used for:

Treatment to lose weight by reduction of fat absorbption

How to take alli:

alli 60mg capsules should be taken with, during or up to 1 hour after main meals. If a main meal is missed or does not contain any fat then Orlistat should be missed. It is advised to take multi vitamins whilst taking this medication as some fat solubale vitamins may not be absorbed.

If are using the contraceptive pill, it is advisable to use additional protection such as condoms as any diarrhoea may impair absorption and increases the risk of pregnancy

alli (Orlistat) is not suitable if you are breast feeding

Our prescribers will review your consultation and if appropriate issue a prescription. Our pharmacy will then dispense and deliver to you securely and discreetly. If you have any questions or concerns you can contact our helpful prescriber and our pharmacist who will be more than happy to help.

Common alli (Orlistat) Side effects:

The most common side effects are Abdominal discomfort, Oily stools, Diarrhoea, Wind, Headaches

Although rare, it is important to be aware of severe side effects and contact your GP. Please read the patient information leaflet for a full list of side effects

Keep out of the SIGHT and REACH of children

Active Ingredients:

Orlistat

Patient Information Leaflet:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6533.pdf

Further information on how to lose weight can be found here:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/start-losing-weight/

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