Reductil (also known as sibutramine) is a prescription-only medication that has been approved to aid in losing weight and maintaining weight-loss.

Important information about REDUCTIL. Reductil is an unfunded Prescription Medicine for the treatment of obesity in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet and exercise programme. You will have to pay for this medicine. Normal doctor's visit fees and pharmacy charges apply. Reductil contains sibutramine 10mg or 15mg. Ask your doctor if Reductil is right for you. Reductil is not suitable for use with heart disease, inadequately controlled blood pressure, psychiatric illness, people with obesity due to other causes, liver, kidney, or prostate disease, people over 65 or under 18. Possible side effects are: raised blood pressure and increased heart rate. Use strictly as directed and if you have side effects see your doctor. Other side effects include: loss of appetite, constipation, dry mouth, insomnia. These effects are generally mild and reversible. Marketed by Abbott Laboratories (NZ) Ltd, Mt Wellington. For more information visit www.medsafe.govt.nz.    TAPS PP8012.    RED 211-0210-1.