Choltran 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Choltran 5mg Tablet is used to lower cholesterol and to reduce the risk of heart disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Choltran 5mg Tablet may also be used to treat itching seen in certain types of liver disease and to relieve some types of diarrhea. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with a meal or on an empty stomach. You can take it at any time of day but try to take it at the same time each day. Most people with high cholesterol do not feel ill but if you stop taking this medicine your condition could get worse. This may lead to your cholesterol levels creeping up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke. It is important to have your cholesterol levels checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake, and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine but try to avoid foods that are high in fat. The most common side effect of this medicine is constipation. However, some patients may also experience nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating, or indigestion. Before taking it, let your doctor know if you are suffering from any liver or kidney disease. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult the doctor before taking this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Choltran 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Constipation Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Bloating Indigestion

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Choltran 5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Choltran 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Choltran 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Interacting Medicines

Leflunomide Raloxifene Acarbose Acenocoumarol

Choltran 5mg Tablet is a bile acid binding agent. It removes bile acids from the body. The liver then produce more bile acids using cholesterol as a result the levels of cholesterol in the body is lowered.

Always take it with food and a full glass of water. It may interfere with the absorption of vitamins such as A, D and K. Take supplements of these vitamins as suggested by your doctor. It can delay or decrease the absorption of certain medicines. Any other medicine should be taken 1 hour before or 4 hours after taking Choltran 5mg Tablet.