Alli Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 27, 2020.
Generic name: ORLISTAT 60mg
Dosage form: capsule
- 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
Height / Weight Table | |
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. |
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