Alli Treatment and Use
Alli | Orlistat belongs to a class of medicines called lipase inhibitors. Alli, in combination with low-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise, is used to treat obesity. Alli is also used to treat conditions that can be caused by obesity, such as hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease. Orlistat is available without a prescription in the U.S. and Canada, where it is known as Alli and marketed by GlaxoSmithKline. A prescription for Orlistat is required in other countries, where it is marketed by Roche and known as Xenical.
How does Alli work?
Alli works to prevent about one-third of the fats contained in food from being absorbed by the intestines. When you eat foods that are high in calories, the excess is stored in your body as fat and causes weight gain. When taken at meal times, Alli attaches to lipases(enzymes in your intestines that attach to fat particles and break them down during the digestive process) and stops them from fragmenting some of the fat you eat. This fat is then expelled from the body during bowel movements.
Dosage
The 120 mg Alli capsule is ingested by mouth up to three times per day during meals. You may also take it after eating, within an hour. You may skip a dose if your food does not contain fat or if you choose to miss your meal. Dosages that are above 360 mg per day have not been shown to provide additional benefit.
Wait at least two hours before taking any multivitamins.