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ALLI
orlistat · Capsule
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC Directory| Ingredient | Strength | RxCUI | Monograph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orlistat | 60 mg/1 | 692876 | View |
Forms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Intestinal Lipase Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | 2 members — no class page |
| Lipase Inhibitors [MoA] | MoA | 2 members — no class page |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021887-001 | ALLI | CAPSULE | ORLISTAT | Over-the-counter | — | RLD RS |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookCodes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 13 | Labeling | Approved | March 27, 2026 | Standard |
| Supplement | 9 | Labeling | Approved | May 15, 2017 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Labeling | Approved | May 25, 2016 | Standard |
| Supplement | 6 | Labeling | Approved | June 13, 2014 | Standard |
| Supplement | 5 | Labeling | Approved | March 10, 2011 | Unknown |
| Supplement | 4 | Labeling | Approved | February 4, 2011 | Standard |
| Supplement | 2 | Labeling | Approved | September 22, 2010 | Unknown |
| Original application | 1 | Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer | Approved | February 7, 2007 | Standard |
Review documents
- 0 · Supplement · March 31, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · March 31, 2026
- 0 · Supplement · May 17, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · May 17, 2017
- 0 · Supplement · May 27, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · May 26, 2016
- 0 · Supplement · August 5, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · June 18, 2014
- 0 · Supplement · March 14, 2011
- 0 · Supplement · February 14, 2011
- 0 · Supplement · September 27, 2010
- 0 · Original application · April 10, 2007
- 0 · Original application · February 12, 2007
- 0 · Original application · February 8, 2007
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260318). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUse for weight loss in overweight adults, 18 years and older, when used along with a reduced-calorie and low-fat diet
Purpose
openFDA Drug LabelingPurpose Weight loss aid
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDirections 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
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings 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 disease or 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. you develop severe pain in the back or groin, painful urination, blood in your urine, swelling of the legs or feet, or are urinating less often than normal. There have been rare reports of kidney 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.
Do Not Use
openFDA Drug LabelingDo not use if you are taking cyclosporine if you have been diagnosed with problems absorbing food if you are not overweight
Ask a Doctor
openFDA Drug LabelingAsk a doctor before use if you have ever had gallbladder problems kidney disease or kidney stones pancreatitis
Stop Use
openFDA Drug LabelingStop 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. you develop severe pain in the back or groin, painful urination, blood in your urine, swelling of the legs or feet, or are urinating less often than normal. There have been rare reports of kidney 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
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive ingredient (in each sealed capsule) Orlistat 60 mg
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: ORLISTAT. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71610-805-34 | 71610-805 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | 2280 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (71610-805-34) | March 22, 2024 |
| 0135-0461-01 | 0135-0461 | Haleon US Holdings LLC | 60 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (0135-0461-01) | September 1, 2016 |
| 0135-0461-05 | 0135-0461 | Haleon US Holdings LLC | 120 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (0135-0461-05) | February 7, 2007 |
| 0135-0461-06 | 0135-0461 | Haleon US Holdings LLC | 170 CAPSULE in 1 BOTTLE (0135-0461-06) | February 7, 2007 |
| 71610-805 | 71610-805 | Aphena Pharma Solutions - Tennessee, LLC | — | February 7, 2007 |
| 0135-0461 | 0135-0461 | Haleon US Holdings LLC | — | February 7, 2007 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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