Alli Slimming Tablets Uk
The FDA (Food and Drugs Aministration) made a bold step several months ago by approving a chemically produced slimming drug to be sold over the counter.
This is the first and only instance where this has happened and makes Alli quite unique. A prescription only slimming pill that can be purchased without the intervention or a GP or health care professional.
Alli, a lower strength, lower grade version of the fat blocker Orlistat was made available to the commercial market in the Unitesd Sates during 2007.
Orlistat is the active ingredient that is used in the widely prescribed slimming pill brand, Xenical.
Alli, made by pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline, contains 60mg of the active ingredient – whereas the full blown product (still reserved for the prescription only market) conatins double the dosage per capsule.
It could be argued that a diluted product (alli) would not have the same weight loss effect as its more potent sister product and that the reason for the success of the stronger Xenical was the fact that is contained that specific (120mg) dosage of the active ingredient.
Initial reports and consumer feedback on the many weight loss and diet related forums on the internet suggest that Alli is working for the majority.
There is however, one major flaw in what is a very user friendly and easily marketed slimming product – a side effect that has been dubbed the Alli Oops.
A common negative consistant in many fat blockers is a side effects that can cause the sudden and embarrassing discharge of an orange liquid.
Fat blockers block or stop the absorption of a percentage of fat from food consumed. This undigested, unabsorbed fat has to leave the body somehow and the obvious route is via a bowel movement.
Alli users have complained of sudden bowel movements and the discharge of the this orange liquid that has forced many users to carry a change of underwear with them if they are traveling for long periods.
It could also be argued that the simple fact that this side effect (Alli Oops) exists is proof that the active ingredient is working.
The question is – just the end justify the means.
Is this embarrassing and unpleasant side effect too higher price to pay for the potential to reach a weight loss goal.
UK dieters will no doubt have a comment or two surrounding Alli when it becomes available to buy in the spring of 2009.
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