Alli Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
for weight loss in overweight adults, 18 years and older, when used along with a reduced-calorie and low-fat diet
What should I know before taking it?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What important warnings are listed?
Organ transplant alert: do not use if you have had an organ transplant. Orlistat interferes with the medicines used to prevent transplant rejection. Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in orlistat capsules
How is this medication usually taken?
read the enclosed brochure for other important informationdiet and exercise are the starting points for any weight loss program. Try these first before adding orlistat. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program.to see if orlistat capsules are right for you, find your height on the chart to the right. You may consider starting a weight loss program with orlistat if your weight is the same or more than the weight shown for your height. for overweight adults 18 years and older: take 1 capsule with each meal containing fatdo not take more than 3 capsules daily use with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise program until you reach your weight loss goal. Most weight loss.
What side effects are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
What interactions are listed?
The FDA/DailyMed label should be reviewed for complete details.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a2d3bd73-f3af-4ea5-a57c-66b0004cfe4f
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