Alli Capsules 84 Pack

What is alli and what it is used foralli is used for weight loss in adults aged 18 and over who are overweight and have a body mass index BMI of 28 or above.  Body mass index BMI is a way to find out if you have a healthy weight, or are overweight, for your height. The Body mass index chart will help you find out whether you are overweight and whether alli is right for you.How alli worksThe active ingredient in alli is designed to target fat in your digestive system. It stops about a quarter of the fat in your meals from being absorbed.  This fat will pass out of the body in your stools.alli must be used in combination with a reduced calorie, lower fat diet. The action of the capsules will assist your efforts by helping you lose more weight compared to dieting alone.For every 2lb you lose from dieting alone, adding alli can help you lose 1lb more.We'd like to congratulate you on your commitment to successful weight loss and reward your dedication with  some fantastic extra points and money saving vouchers they're sure to help you on your way to becoming a brand new, healthy you.How to UseTaking alli with food and drinkalli should be used along with a reduced calorie, lower fat diet. Try to start this diet before beginning treatment.Take one capsule within an hour of each of three main mealsTake alli at mealtimes. This usually means one capsule at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Make sure your three meals are well balanced, reduced calorie and lower fat. Use with lower fat mildly hypocaloric dietIf you miss a meal, or your meal contains no fat, do not take a capsule. alli does not work unless there's some fat in the mealTake alli just before, during or up to one hour after mealsSwallow the capsules whole with waterIf you eat a high fat meal, do not take more than the recommended dose. Make every effort to avoid any high fat meals when taking alliMax 3 capsules a day for up to 6 monthsIf no weight loss within 12 weeks refer to HCPDiet and exercise should start prior to treatment Multivitamins and alliYou should take a multivitamin every day. alli can lower the levels of some vitamins absorbed by the body. The multivitamins should contain vitamins A,D,E and K. You should take the multivitamin at bedtime, when you will not be taking alli, to help ensure that the vitamins are absorbed.Hazards and CautionsBefore you take alliDo not take alliif you are under 18 years of ageif you are pregnant or breast feedingif you are taking ciclosporin, used after organ transplants, for severe rheumatoid arthritis and some severe skin conditionsif you are taking warfarin or other medicines to thin the bloodif you are allergic, hypersensitive to orlistat or any of the ingredients of alliif you have cholestatis condition where the flow of bile from the liver is blockedif you have problems absorbing food chronic malabsorbtion syndrome diagnosed by a doctorSee GP if kidney disease, on amiodarone, levothyroxine or medication for diabetes or epilepsy. See HCP if on medication for hypertension or hypercholesterolemia. Risk of GI symptoms increases with fat consumption. Take multivitamin at bedtime. See GP if rectal bleeding. Oral contraceptive efficacy may be reduced if severe diarrhoea; use additional contraception.Take special care with alliif you have diabetes. Tell your doctor who may need to adjust your anti diabetic medicine Taking other medicinesalli may affect some medicines you have to take.Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking alli if you are takingAmiodarone, used for heart rythm problemsAcarbose, used for diabetes Talk to your doctor or pharmacist when taking alli if you are takingA medicine for high blood pressureA medicine for high cholesterol because it may be necessary to adjust your dose.Side effects See SPC for full details. Predominantly gastrointestinal e.g. oily stools, urgency; usually mild and transient, risk reduced by low fat consumption. Pancreatitis, oxalate nephropathy, hepatitis, cholelithiasis, abnormal liver enzymes, anxiety, hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, angioedema, pruritus, rash, and urticaria; bullous eruption.If you are taking the contraceptive pill, it may be less effective if you get severe diarrhoea.If this happens you will need to use an extra method of contraception. Please ensure you read the instruction in the leaflet that came with you contraceptive pills which will give you full advice on dealing with an episode of diarrhoea when taking your contraceptive pill. alli should not be taken for more than six months.This is a medicine. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.  Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.Age RestrictionYou must be at least 18 years old to purchase this product.Each capsule contains 60 mg of orlistat.Other ingredientsCapsule filling microcrystalline cellulose E460. sodium starch glycolate, povidone, E1201, sodium laurilsulfate, talc.Capsule shell gelatin, indigo carmine E132, titanium dioxide E171, sodium laurilsulfate, sorbitan monolaurate, black ink shellac, iron oxide black E172, propylene glycol.Capsule band gelatin, polysorbate 80, indigo carmine E132.