Generic Alli
Drug name: Generic Alli
Other names used:
Active Ingredients:
- Orlistat
Therapeutic actions: Generic Alli contains the active ingredient Orlistat which belongs to a group of medications called lipase inhibitors. By inhibiting lipase the medication prevents the break down of lipids and their absorption into the blood circulation. By decreasing the absorption of lipids Generic Alli lowers the amount of calories taken with food. This is beneficial for weight loss.
Indications: Generic Alli is indicated in the complex treatment of obesity and overweight (in combination with diet and physical exercises.
Contraindications and cautions:
The medication is contraindicated in the following conditions:
- Known hypersensitivity to any of the medication ingredients
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Malabsorption syndrome
- Gall bladder disease
- Kidney diseases including urolithiasis
- Diabetes
- Thyroid gland diseases
- Pancreatitis
Let your doctor know if you had an organ transplantation
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Generic Alli will experience it or any other.
Generic Alli may cause the following side effects:
- Stomach pain
- Meteorism
- Fecal urgency
- Oil spotting
- Oily stool
- Sinus infection
- Soft stool
Other generic Alli side effects include: increased bowel movement, back pain, kidney stomach, gall bladder disease, signs of allergic reaction.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Generic Alli, please read the information provided with Generic Alli or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Generic Alli. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Generic Alli may interact with the following medications:
- Anti arrhythmic medicines (amiodarone)
- Immune suppression therapy (cyclosporine)
- Diabetes drugs
- Thyroid preparations
- Blood thinners (warfarin)
- Certain vitamins
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Generic Alli with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
