Choltran 5mg Tablet
Ajanta Pharma Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
31.73

USED FOR:
Increased cholesterol

COMPOSITION:
Cholestyramine (5mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
cardiac

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Choltran 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

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

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Choltran 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Choltran 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Choltran 5mg Tablet is recommended.However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease as the information available is very limited.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Choltran 5mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Cholestyramine   5mg

Uses of Choltran Tablet
Choltran 5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of increased cholesterol.

How to use Choltran Tablet
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.

How Choltran Tablet works
Choltran 5mg Tablet is a bile acid binding agent. It removes bile acid from the body. The liver then produces more bile acids using cholesterol. Because the body use cholesterol to make bile acids, the levels of cholesterol in the body is lowered.

Side Effects:

Common Constipation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Choltran safe?
Choltran is relatively safe if used as prescribed. In case of any side-effects, please consult your doctor

Q. Is Choltran used for diarrhea?
Yes. Choltran is used to treat diarrhea associated with various diseases

Q. Is Choltran a statin drug?
No. Choltran is a bile acid-binding resin, not a statin drug

Q. Is Choltran gluten-free?
Yes. Choltran is gluten free. However, please refer to package insert of the prescribed brand before use

Q. Can I take Choltran with Imodium?
Choltran may be taken with Imodium (loperamide) if prescribed by your doctor

Q. Does Choltran cause constipation, diarrhea, gas, hair loss or increased triglycerides?
Choltran is expected to cause side-effects such as constipation and gas. It is not expected to cause diarrhea, hair loss or increased triglycerides. If you notice any such changes, please consult your doctor.

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