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FDA approves first OTC weight loss pill
2007-02-14 17:57:00
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an over-the-counter version of the fat-blocking diet drug Xenical last week, making it the first FDA approved weight loss product available without a prescription.The drug will be sold under the brand name Alli and will contain about half the amount of the fat-blocking drug orlistat than the prescription version contains.GlaxoSmithKline, the company that manufacturers the pill, expects the drug to be in stores by summer 2007.Alli blocks the absorption of about 25 percent of the fat consumed when taken at meal times. The fat is then passed out of the body through stools and eliminates about 150 to 200 calories from fat.Consuming a high-fat meal while using Alli can result in uncomfortable bowel changes such as loose stools or a sudden urge to use the bathroom, Brian Jones, vice president of communications for GlaxoSmithKline.According to a press release, the recommended dose is one 60-milligram capsule, three times a day, with meals."It...
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Why alli is different from other diet pills?
2007-02-14 17:46:00
Unlike other products on store shelves, alli is a proven medicine with a comprehensive support program. To help consumers get off to a successful start, the alli package will include Welcome and Companion Guides, a Guide to Healthy Eating, a Daily Journal, a Calorie and Fat Counter, Quick Fact Cards, and free access to an individualized online action plan at http://www.myalli.com."With alli , we're excited to offer a revolutionary approach to weight loss," says Steven L. Burton, Vice President, Weight Control, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare. " alli is more than a pill - it's a comprehensive program that works in conjunction with a sensible diet to increase weight loss. Because weight loss doesn't happen overnight, we're starting to educate consumers now about the importance of realistic expectations, gradual weight loss and lifestyle changes. That's the way to see results, and with alli , we know they can do it."Starting today, GSK Consumer Healthcare will gear up producti...
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GSK - alli: learn from the mistakes of others
2007-02-14 17:43:00
Advertising prescription medicines direct to consumers is illegal in Australia, so one side benefit for pharmaceutical companies of having a drug reclassified from "prescription only" to "pharmacist only" or "pharmacy medicine" is that the drug can then be advertised, potentially expanding its market.This happened to the weight loss drug Xenical (aka olistat aka "alli"), initially available only on prescription, which in 2004 was rescheduled as a "pharmacist only" drug and in 2006 given limited advertising approval.However, this may be short-lived.The classification of Xenical will be re-considered next week after complaints from consumer groups and the general public that it was being promoted as a weight loss solution to people for whom the drug is not recommended, including young people under 18 where the safety of Xenical has not been established.These complaints focussed on the advertising of Xenical during television programs targeting young people. The advertisements have now...
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FDA approves first over-the-counter diet pill, Alli
2007-02-12 18:23:00
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its first over-the-counter diet pill on Feb. 8. drug goes by the brand name "Alli " and is produced by pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline. "Alli" contains half the dose of the prescription diet drug, "Xenical". Doctors say the pill, to be taken before each meal containing fat, works by not allowing the user's gut to digest consumed fat. "Alli" works by blocking the absorption of roughly 200 calories of fat from each meal. Undigested fat is removed in the stool. However, there are gastrointestinal side effects to the pill such as diarrhea. Patients can expect to lose between six to 10 pounds during the course of six months to a year. Dr. Adi Mehta, weight loss expert at Cleveland Clinic said, "This medication works in the gut. Basically what it does is not allow the gut to digest the fat that you take in. If you digest it, you can't absorb it. If you can't absorb it, therefore it can't go in to the wrong place in your body."...
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Alli: FDA approves first over-the-counter weight-loss drug
2007-02-12 18:18:00
Overweight adults who are struggling to shed excess pounds have a new over-the-counter (OTC) weapon in the fight against obesity. The weight-loss drug orlistat (Xenical) was originally approved in 1999 as a prescription drug to treat obesity. Now, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a reduced-strength OTC version of orlistat (Alli ) for adults age 18 and older. Alli promotes weight loss by decreasing absorption of fat by the intestines. The capsules are taken with meals, up to three times a day. It sounds like a dieter's dream, but there are no shortcuts to permanent weight loss. Alli is intended to be used only with a reduced-calorie, low-fat diet and regular exercise. The most common side effects of Alli include diarrhea and gas with oily spotting. These and other bowel changes can be minimized by eating a low-fat diet. A daily multivitamin is recommended to offset the loss of fat-soluble nutrients, such as vitamins A, D and E. Alli shouldn't be taken by anyone who has ...
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