Published: 9 June, 2010
GlaxoSmithKline and eBay Join Forces to Fight Against Fake Alli
Alli is a very popular, over-the-counter weight loss supplement used by those who have previously been unsuccessful at losing weight. It works by blocking the absorption of fat which helps decrease fat intake of those who use it. GlaxoSmithKline, the makers of Alli, discovered that fake versions of the supplement were being sold online on sites that include eBay, a popular auction site.
When the discovery was made, GlaxoSmithKline and eBay combined forces to remove auctions that had fake versions of Alli diet pills, but there is no way to guarantee more listings won't be posted. What's most disturbing about this fake product is it includes the ingredient sibutramine, which is a substance that works by altering neurotransmitters in the brain and has been known to cause heart problems.
There are some subtle differences in the packaging between the real Alli product and the fake: The real product has the words "sealed for your protection" on the bottle's protective seal. The fake version contains no such wording. The fake version doesn't contain a Lot number on the cardboard box. And the fake product has an expiration date with a month, day, and year, where the real version only has the month and year.
After the discovery of fake Alli diet pills that carried the brand name of Alli. The FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) issued warnings about buying Alli online. To decrease your chances of buying a counterfeit version of the Alli product, it is recommended that you purchase Alli from a reliable source, which includes pharmacies, drug stores, and super stores, or online at Alli's website.
Tags: Alli, diet pill
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