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Pharmaranks rates Alli 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Alli (Orlistat) is a medication used to treat Obesity.
Orlistat · by Haleon US Holdings
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Orlistat
- Form
- Capsule
- Strength
- Orlistat 60MG
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- obesity
- Manufacturer
- Haleon US Holdings
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$207.04 for 30 — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA021887
What is Alli?
From the FDA label:Use for weight loss in overweight adults, 18 years and older, when used along with a reduced-calorie and low-fat diet
How to use
Directions read the enclosed brochure for other important information diet and exercise are the starting points for any weight loss program. Try these first before adding orlistat. Check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. to see if orlistat capsules are right for you, find your height on the chart to the right. You may consider starting a weight loss program with orlistat if your weight is the same or more than the weight shown for your height. for overweight adults 18 years and older: take 1 capsule with each meal containing fat do not take more than 3 capsules daily use with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and exercise program until you reach your weight loss goal. Most weight loss occurs in the first 6 months. if you stop taking orlistat, continue with your diet and exercise program if you start to regain weight after you stop taking orlistat, you may need to start taking orlistat again along with your diet and exercise program take a multivitamin once a day, at bedtime, when using orlistat Ht. / Wt. 4’10” 129 lbs. 4’11” 133 lbs. 5’0” 138 lbs. 5’1” 143 lbs. 5’2” 147 lbs. 5’3” 152 lbs. 5’4” 157 lbs. 5’5” 162 lbs. 5’6” 167 lbs. 5’7” 172 lbs. 5’8” 177 lbs. 5’9” 182 lbs. 5’10” 188 lbs. 5’11” 193 lbs. 6’0” 199 lbs. 6’1” 204 lbs. 6’2” 210 lbs. 6’3” 216 lbs. 6’4” 221 lbs. 6’5” 227 lbs.
Warnings
Important safety information
Organ transplant alert: do not use if you have had an organ transplant. Orlistat interferes with the medicines used to prevent transplant rejection. Allergy alert: do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in orlistat capsules Do not use if you are taking cyclosporine if you have been diagnosed with problems absorbing food if you are not overweight Ask a doctor before use if you have ever had gallbladder problems kidney stones pancreatitis Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any of the following prescription medications. Some prescription doses may need to be adjusted, or some medications may not work as well when used with orlistat. anticoagulants (blood thinning medicine) amiodarone (heart medicine) diabetes medicine thyroid disease medicine seizure medicine antiretrovirals (HIV medicine) taking any other weight loss products When using this product take a multivitamin once a day, at bedtime . Orlistat can reduce the absorption of some vitamins. follow a well-balanced, reduced-calorie, low-fat diet. Try starting this diet before taking orlistat. orlistat works by preventing the absorption of some of the fat you eat. The fat passes out of your body, so you may have bowel changes. You may get: gas with oily spotting loose stools more frequent stools that may be hard to control eating a low-fat diet lowers the chance of having these bowel changes for every 5 pounds you lose from diet alone, orlistat can help you lose 2-3 pounds more. In studies, most people lost 5-10 pounds over 6 months. Stop use and ask a doctor if you develop itching, yellow eyes or skin, dark urine or loss of appetite. There have been rare reports of liver injury in people taking orlistat. severe or continuous abdominal pain occurs. This may be a sign of a serious medical condition. you are taking medicine for seizures and your seizures happen more often or get worse If pregnant or breast-feeding, do not use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Capsule
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Alli treat?
- Alli (Orlistat) may be used to treat obesity, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How is Alli rated?
- pharmaranks gives Alli a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- How much does Alli cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $207.04 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Alli?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Alli. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Orlistat), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Alli?
- Alli is marketed by Haleon US Holdings. You can see Haleon US Holdings's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Alli a brand-name or generic drug?
- Alli is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Orlistat.
- Is Alli available over the counter?
- Yes. Alli is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Alli come in?
- Alli is currently marketed as capsule, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Alli FDA-registered?
- Alli is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021887. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Alli been recalled by the FDA?
- Alli has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Alli safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Alli a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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