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| Orlistat is a crystalline powder which is not soluble in water but dissolves easily in methanol, ethanol and chloroform. It is distributed in the form of hard gelatin capsules and is dark blue in color. |
The imprinting is done in light blue color. The active ingredient of these capsules is 120 mg of orlistat.
In addition, the capsules contain some inactive ingredients like microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium starch glycolate, povidone, and talc. More...
Natural Alternative To Orlistat
There are two famous natural alternatives to Orlistat and these are alli™ and Proactol. Here is some more information on these natural alternatives to Orlistat which you will find extremely useful if you intend to take them.
alli™ is not only an FDA approved weight loss pill available over the counter, but it is a creative weight loss program. This pill prevents absorption of excessive fat by your body. The active ingredient in this pills attaches to the enzymes which are responsible for breaking the down the fat in your intestines and prevents them from digesting a portion of the fat. This undigested fat comes out of the body and is not turned into calories.More...
Both Orlistat and Reductil are advisable only under prescription of a doctor; though they are available over the internet. Both are FDA (Food and Drug Administration) approved supplements and help in reducing obesity of adults. They reduce the amount of fat being absorbed by the body thereby helping in weight loss.
While the active ingredient of Orlistat is lipostatin, it is sibutramine hydrochloride in the case of Reductil. Orlistat works as a lipase inhibitor while Reductil works as a satiety enhancer.More...