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FDA warns of counterfeit Alli for weight loss - MPR

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The FDA has warned consumers about a counterfeit and potentially harmful version of over-the-counter Alli (orlistat caps, from GlaxoSmithKline), indicated for use as an adjunct to reduced-calorie, low-fat diet for weight loss in overweight adults.

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