Alli and Mesalamine

• Generic Name: orlistat
• Dosage Forms: capsule - Drug Facts
• Other Brand Names: Alli, Xenical, Alli

alli (orlistat) blocks some of the fat that you eat, keeping it from being absorbed by your body.

alli is used to aid in weight loss, or to help reduce the risk of regaining weight already lost. This medicine must be used together with a reduced-calorie diet. Orlistat is for use only in adults.

Xenical is the prescription-strength form of orlistat. The alli brand of orlistat is available without a prescription.

• Generic Name: mesalamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Apriso, Asacol HD, Delzicol, Lialda, Pentasa, Canasa, Canasa Pac, Rowasa, SfRowasa

Mesalamine affects a substance in the body that causes inflammation, tissue damage, and diarrhea.

Mesalamine is used to treat mild to moderate ulcerative colitis. Mesalamine is also used to prevent the symptoms of ulcerative colitis from recurring.

Some brands of mesalamine are for use only in adults, and some brands are for use in children who are at least 5 years old.

Mesalamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.