Drug name: Generic Alli

Active Ingredients:

• Orlistat

Therapeutic effect of Generic Alli Orlistat which is also known as tetrahydrolipstatin is part of class of drugs known as lipase inhibitors. Orlistat works by preventing the metabolism and absorption of lipids from the human diet and thus lowering the calorie intake.

Indications: Generic Alli is mainly used to treat obesity and reduce weight in combination with diet and exercise.

Precautions and Restrictions: Try to avoid using Generic Alli if you have the following conditions:

• High sensitivity to the ingredients used in this drug
• Pregnancy
• Lactation
• Change in the ability of the intestine to absorb nutrients in to the blood (Malabsorption syndrome)
• Gall bladder disorder
• Renal disorder including urolithiasis
• Diabetes
• Problems of the thyroid gland
• Inflammation of the pancreas (Pancreatitis)

If you had an organ transplant then consult a doctor before taking this medicine.

Adverse effects: There are certain side effects of Generic Alli that may affect some people. But it has not been proven that these side effects will be experienced by all patients. Some of the common side effects caused by this drug are:

• Pain in the abdomen
• Uncontrollable flatulence
• Sudden feeling of having to emit waste (Fecal urgency)
• Oil spotting
• Steatorrhea
• Inflammation of the sinuses caused by infection (Sinusitis)
• 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.

Generic Alli can react with other medicines, increasing or decreasing their effectiveness or by causing a totally unintended effect. This can be best avoided by consulting a doctor before taking Generic Alli tablets. It is also a good idea to mention to your doctor the medicines or treatments you are currently taking.

Interactions: Some of the drugs that can react with Generic Alli tablets:

• Medicines used to treat heart rhythm disorders such as amiodarone
• Medicines used to suppresses immune function such as cyclosporine
• Drugs to treat diabetics
• Medications used to treat thyroid gland disorders
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin
• Certain vitamins

Additional Information: Generic Alli tablets should not be used without prior approval of a doctor and do not share these drugs with anybody else. Generic Alli tablets are made for specific conditions and it's not advisable to use them for other purposes. Keep medicinal drugs, needles, syringes and other such medical substances out of the reach of children.