Choltran Powder 5 g

Composition of Choltran Powder 5 g

Choltran Powder 5 g contains Cholestyramine (5mg). It belongs to the Statin / lipid modifier class of medicines.

Uses of Choltran Powder 5 g

High cholesterol

Key benefits

• In High cholesterol Choltran 5mg Tablet helps lower high cholesterol levels
• especially for those who need extra support beyond diet and lifestyle changes. It works by reducing harmful cholesterol in the blood
• which can lower the risk of heart disease and other cardiovascular problems. By keeping cholesterol levels in check
• Choltran 5mg Tablet helps protect heart health and supports overall well-being.

How Choltran Powder 5 g works

Choltran 4 gm Powder for Oral Suspension 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.

How to take Choltran Powder 5 g

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.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Choltran 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine is unlikely to cause immediate harm but may increase the risk of muscle and liver injury. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Choltran Powder 5 g

Most side effects of Choltran are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Constipation

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Choltran Powder 5 g

Warnings and precautions

Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness — especially with fever or dark urine — without waiting for your next appointment. Your doctor will check your liver with a blood test before starting and from time to time afterwards. Cholesterol medicines work silently; you will not feel their benefit, and that is not a reason to stop. Tell your doctor if you develop new or worsening diabetes symptoms.

Do not take Choltran if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Must not be used in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Not for people with active liver disease.

Interactions with other medicines

Grapefruit juice raises the level of some statins — avoid it. Certain antibiotics, antifungals and fibrates increase the risk of muscle damage when combined.

How to store Choltran Powder 5 g

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Choltran Powder 5 g

Take Choltran 5mg Tablet with a full glass of water after taking food. 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

AJANTA PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

CARDIAC

Drug class:

Statin / lipid modifier

Chemical class:

Anion exchange resins