Saturday, November 3, 2007

OTC Drug Review: Alli (Orlistat) Weight Loss Aid

The FDA approved the GlaxoSmithKline weight loss medication to be available OTC. Alli (Orlistat) is avavliable as 60 mg capsule without prescription. Go to http://www.allihcp.com/ to learn more. Alli is an inhibitor of gastric and pancreatic lipases. It works by blocking the absorption of about 25% of ingested fat. Remember Alli is not for everyone. Alli should be recommended to only those overweight adult patients who are ready to commit to eating reduced-calorie, low-fat meals and becoming more physically active.

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