frequently asked questions

Ingredients

1Does alli contain any nut traces?

There are no nut traces in alli capsules.

2Does alli contain soya?

No.

3Is the alli capsule suitable for a vegetarian/vegan?

The capsule contains gelatine which is of animal (bovine) origin.

4Is alli suitable for a halal diet?

We cannot guarantee the gelatine in the capsule is halal.

5Does alli contain any pork derivatives?

No.

6Does alli contain sulphur?

Yes. alli may contain trace amounts of sulphur, in the form of sodium lauryl sulphate.

7Does alli contain traces of gluten, dairy, shellfish, or caffeine?

No.

8The capsule is bright blue, is the color ingredient safe?

The alli (orlistat 60 mg) capsule contains the coloring agents titanium dioxide (E171), indigo carmine (E132) and Opacode S117822/23 black ink, which consists of shellac, iron oxide (E172), N-butyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, propylene glycol and ammonium hydroxide. All of the components of these coloring agents at the concentrations present in the finished product have an approved regulatory status for use in foods and oral cosmetic and medicinal products marketed in the European Union and the United States.