What are the ingredients in Alli?

Each capsule contains 60 mg of the active ingredient, orlistat. The capsules also contain the inactive ingredients FD&C Blue No. 2, edible ink, gelatin, iron dioxide, microcrystalli (orlistat 60 mg) ne cellulose, povidone, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, talc, titanium dioxide.

Does Alli cause liver damage?

Be aware that cases of severe liver injury have been reported rarely in people taking Xenical and Alli. Contact your healthcare professional if you develop itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine, loss of appetite, or light-colored stools.

Does Alli have phentermine in it?

Prescription-strength orlistat is the only weight-loss medicine that is approved for children. It is meant to be used only in children over the age of 12. Orlistat is also available without a prescription under the brand name Alli. Phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia) combines the drugs phentermine and topiramate.

What does Alli do to the body?

Orlistat (the active ingredient in Alli) promotes weight loss by decreasing the amount of dietary fat absorbed in your intestines. Lipase, an enzyme found in the digestive tract, helps break down dietary fat into smaller components, so it can be used or stored for energy.

How long after taking Alli Do you poop?

This can vary between individuals, but, in general, the time to reach complete excretion (fecal and urinary) of orlistat is about 3 days.

Can Alli cause elevated liver enzymes?

In May 2010, the FDA announced a new consumer warning for Xenical/Alli indicating the potential for liver toxicity. However, the wording of the warning describes “rare reports” of liver damage, which is certainly milder than suggested by the new study.

Does Alli make your heart race?

Woodcock said healthy people who take as much sibutramine as found in the fake Alli can experience anxiety, nausea, heart palpitations, tachycardia, or a racing heart, insomnia and small increases in blood pressure.

What is Alli used to treat?

What is alli? alli (orlistat) blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body. alli is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet.

How does Alli (orlistat) work?

alli (orlistat) blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body. alli is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet. Orlistat is for use only in adults.

Is it safe to take Alli?

you use cyclosporine (to prevent organ transplant rejection). To make sure alli is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: an eating disorder (anorexia or bulimia). Do not use alli if you are pregnant. Weight loss is not recommended during pregnancy, even if you are overweight.

What is the difference between Xenical and Alli?