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orlistat · Medicine question

Why is Alli (orlistat) contraindicated during breastfeeding?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Alli (orlistat) is contraindicated during breastfeeding because it is not known whether orlistat is secreted into human milk.

Sources for this answer

alli 60 mg hard capsulesHaleon UK Trading Limited · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 12Document updated 25 April 2023

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