FAQ

Results from a systematic review based on 9,341 patients, following an average treatment duration of 39 weeks with the more effective GLP-1 agonists, show an average monthly weight regain of 0.8kg after discontinuation of therapy.¹

In a systematic review based on 9,341 patients, a return of all cardiometabolic parameters to baseline values was predicted within 1.4 years.¹

formoline L112 EXTRA can be used both pre‑GLP‑1 as an entry therapy for overweight and post‑GLP‑1 to help counteract the yo‑yo effect.

formoline L112 EXTRA acts purely physically and locally in the gastrointestinal tract and is not absorbed into the body.⁴

Results of a double‑blind, randomised study involving 100 participants with a BMI > 30 to ≤ 35 showed a weight loss of 12.1  kg after one year of therapy with the lower‑dose preparation formoline L112 in combination with lifestyle modification.³

Within one year, waist circumference can be reduced by 13.3 cm. This is a good indicator of a reduction in visceral abdominal fat.³ This has a positive effect on metabolic syndrome.

formoline L112 is taken orally twice daily as two tablets with the main meals with the highest fat content.²

formoline L112 EXTRA is very well tolerated. The product acts purely physically and is not absorbed through the intestinal wall.²

formoline L112 EXTRA can be taken long term.⁶

Overall, 19% of men and women in Germany are affected by obesity.⁵

In Germany, 27.6% of women and 41.3% of men are overweight without obesity.⁵

Prerequisites for pharmacological therapy for weight reduction or for maintaining achieved weight loss are:⁶

• ein BMI ≥ 27 kg/m² (when using a lipase inhibitor: BMI ≥ 28) together with obesity‑associated risk factors and/or comorbidities, or
• ein BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²

We recommend taking formoline L112 EXTRA only with 2 of your 3 main meals. To ensure that the requirement for essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins is met, you should consume at least one meal per day containing high-quality oils, which will supply your body with fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids.
In addition, when taking vitamin supplements (A, D, E, K), you should leave a gap of at least 4 hours before taking formoline L112 EXTRA.

In a clinical study, no significant effect of taking formoline L112 EXTRA on the levels of fat-soluble vitamins was found when used as directed.

We recommend taking formoline L112 EXTRA only with 2 of your 3 main meals. To ensure that the requirement for essential fatty acids and fat-soluble vitamins is met, you should consume at least one meal per day containing high-quality oils, which will supply your body with fat-soluble vitamins and essential fatty acids. 

To date, there is no evidence that formoline L112 EXTRA binds sugars. High-sugar foods, including high-calorie drinks like soft drinks or alcohol, should only be consumed in small quantities, as the calories they contain are fully available to your body for metabolism. 

In conjunction with treatment with formoline L112 EXTRA, a healthy, balanced, reduced-calorie diet should be maintained.