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Alli is a medicine used to reduce weight in overweight patients. The preparation is intended for patients whose BMI (body mass index) is at least 28 and who have decided to follow a low-calorie diet with reduced fat content. Alli is the first over-the-counter slimming product. The active substance of the capsules is orlistat.

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Alli is an inhibitor of lipases produced in the digestive tract.

Alli – indications and dosage

Alli is a preparation supporting weight loss in overweight patients (BMI> = 28 kg / m2). The capsules are used simultaneously with a low calorie, low fat diet.

Dosage

The patient should follow a balanced, moderately low-calorie diet where about 30% of calories come from fat, and the daily intake of fats, carbohydrates and proteins should be spread over 3 main meals. Treatment with Alli should not exceed 6 months.

1. Orally; adults 60 mg 3 × / d immediately before each main meal, during a meal or within 1 hour after eating it. If the patient is not eating a meal or if the meal contains no fat, the dose should be skipped.

Alli and contraindications

Contraindications to taking the drug are:

1. hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation,
2. simultaneous use of cyclosporine or oral coumarin anticoagulants,
3. chronic malabsorption syndrome,
4. cholestasis,
5. pregnancy,
6. the period of breastfeeding,
7. should not be used by people under 18 years of age.

Alli – warnings

1. Follow the recommended diet while taking the preparation.
2. The use of the drug may interfere with the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K (therefore it is recommended to take multivitamin supplements).
3. Patients taking amiodarone, medicines for diabetes, medicines for high blood pressure or lowering cholesterol should consult a doctor before taking Alli.
4. A doctor’s opinion should be sought in case of rectal bleeding (isolated cases).

Alli with other medications

1. Concomitant use of ciclosporin and oral anticoagulants is contraindicated.
2. Alli can make contraceptives less effective (especially when diarrhea occurs).
3. There may be problems with the absorption of vitamins A, D, E and K, so you should take multivitamin supplements regularly.
4. Concomitant use of Alli and acarbose is contraindicated.
5. Blood amiodorate levels may decrease while taking it (consult your doctor for dose adjustment).
6. Patients who are taking antidiabetic, antihypertensive and cholesterol lowering drugs before starting treatment should consult a physician.

Alli – side effects

When using Alli, the most common side effects from the digestive system are:

1. oily stools,
2. pressure on the stool,
3. fatty spotting,
4. gases with secretions,
5. flatulence
6. loose stools
7. stomach pain,
8. fecal incontinence
9. liquid stools
10. mild rectal bleeding
11. hepatitis,
12. cholelithiasis,
13. increased levels of transaminases and alkaline phosphatase.

In the event of any of the side effects listed above, please contact your doctor.

1. There may also be a decrease in prothrombin activity and an increase in INR, as well as hypersensitivity reactions (including anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, angioedema, pruritus, rash and urticaria).

Before use, read the leaflet, which contains indications, contraindications, data on side effects and dosage as well as information on the use of the medicinal product, or consult your doctor or pharmacist, as each drug used improperly is a threat to your life or health. Do you need a medical consultation or an e-prescription? Go to halodoctor.pl, where you will get online help – quickly, safely and without leaving your home.