Alli 60mg 120s is for adults who are overweight & have a BMI of 28 or over, who want to lose weight & understand the importance of eating sensibly when trying to lose weight. If you know what it is like to get on the scales & not lose as much weight as you were expecting, alli could be just what you need Alli is not a magic slimming pill. It's a weight loss capsule designed to help boost your weight loss. It's clinically proven that adding alli to a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet can boost your weight loss by 50%. It works by stopping some of the fat you eat from being absorbed, so for every 2 lb (1 kg) you lose from eating healthily, adding alli can help you lose 1 lb (1/2 kg) more. Alli is the first pharmacy-only weight loss aid licensed throughout Europe. Due to the way the alli capsule work, it's important to eat a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet. You may do so already, in which case you'll probably only need to make some minor adjustments Before you take alli, read the information contained in the alli pack. Alli is not a miracle slimming pill or a crash diet. The alli capsule, in combination with the rest of the alli programme, helps you lose weight gradually. Losing weight & keeping it off can help improve your general health & reduce your risk of developing several serious health problems.. If you want to lose weight, it's important to understand how body fat accumulates in the first place. When you eat more calories than your body needs, your body will store the extra ones as body fat, making you put on weight. alli is an effective answer to help you lose the weight sensibly, & the alli programme gives you lots of help at every stage. Adding alli to a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet can help you boost your weight loss by 50%. For every 2 lb (1 kg) you lose from your own efforts, with alli you can lose 1 lb (1/2 kg) more. alli works in a unique way. The active ingredient, orlistat, attaches itself to some of the body's enzymes that break down fat. This prevents some of the fat you eat from being digested & absorbed. Fat is high in calories but if it isn't absorbed, it can't contribute to weight gain. The unabsorbed fat passes naturally out of your body in your stools. Unlike stimulants or appetite suppressants, alli is formulated to work only in your digestive system & should not affect your heart rate, your brain or cause sleeplessness. To make the most of the way alli works & to help you achieve your weight loss goals, you'll need to follow a reduced calorie, lower-fat diet & become more active. You can find out more information at www.alli.co.uk Directions:take one capsule, three times a day at mealtimes before, during or up to one hour after each meal. Swallow the capsule whole with water & do not take more than three a day. alli works on the fat in your meals, so if you miss a meal or the meal does not contain fat, don't take a capsule. You should also take a multivitamin every day at bedtime to ensure adequate absorption of vitamins A, D, E & K. Ingredients: Active ingredient each capsule contains: 60mg Orlistat. Also contains: Capsule
Filling: Microcrystalline Cellulose (E460), Sodium Starch Glycolate, Povidone (E1201), Sodium Laurilsulphate, Talc. Capsule Shell: Gelatin, Indigo Carmine (E132), Titanium Dioxide (E171), Sodium Laurilsulphate, Sorbitan Monolaurate, Black Ink (Shellac, Iron Oxide Black (E172), Propylene Glycol). Capsule Band: Gelatin, Polysorbate 80, Indigo Carmine (E132). Warnings: 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. Take alli just before, during or up to one hour after meals. Do not take more than 3 capsules a day. alli should not be taken for more than 6 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 alli. If you take too many capsules, contact a doctor as soon as possible. If you miss taking a capsule & it is less than an hour since your last main meal, take the missed capsule. If it is more than one hour since your last main meal, do not take the missed capsule. Wait & take the next capsule around your next main meal as usual. Severe allergic reactions can be caused by alli. Signs of a severe allergic reaction include severe breathing difficulties, sweating, rash, itching, swollen face, rapid heart beat, collapse. If any of these effects occur, stop taking the capsules & get medical help immediately. Other serious side effects include bleeding from the rectum, diverticulitis (inflammation of the large intestine
- symptoms of abdominal pain, particularly on the left hand side, possibly with fever & constipation), skin blistering, severe stomach pain caused by gallstones, hepatitis (inflammation of the liver
- symptoms of yellow skin & eyes, itching, stomach pain & liver tenderness). If you get any of these side effects stop taking the capsules & tell your doctor. More common side effects include wind (with or without oily spots), sudden bowel motions, fatty or oily stools, soft stools, abdominal pain, incontinence, runny/liquid stools, more frequent bowel movements, anxiety. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of these side effects get severe or troublesome. When you have a blood test you should tell your doctor you are taking alli as some effects can be seen in your blood. These include increases in the levels of some liver enzymes & effects on blood clotting in people taking Warfarin or other blood-thinning medicines. If any of the side effects become serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Keep out of the reach & sight of children. Do not use alli after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. Store at low temperatures. Keep the container tightly closed to protect from moisture. The bottle contains two sealed canisters containing silica gel to keep the capsules dry. Keep the canisters in the bottle. Do not swallow them. You can also keep your daily dose of alli in the blue carry case included in the pack. Discard any capsules stored in the carry case for more than one month.