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Choltran Powder 5 g
Cholestyramine (5mg)
₹95In stock
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Choltran Powder 5 g is used for high cholesterol.
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Key details
Salt: Cholestyramine (5mg)
Available variants: powder 5 gm 5GM
Price: ₹95 (₹19.00 per g)
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: AJANTA PHARMA
Ordering notes
Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Learn more
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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
Benefits of Choltran Powder 5 g
- In High cholesterol
- Choltran lowers the 'bad' LDL cholesterol in your blood, slowing the build-up of fatty deposits in your arteries. The benefit builds over months and years rather than being something you feel.
- In Prevention of heart attack and stroke
- Choltran stabilises the fatty plaques already lining your arteries so they are less likely to rupture and block a vessel. That is what lowers the chance of a heart attack or stroke.
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 gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:
- Constipation
Stop the medicine and get help at once 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
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on this medicine.
- PregnancyUNSAFE
- Choltran 4 gm Powder for Oral Suspension may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.<br>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.
- Breast feedingSAFE
- Choltran 4 gm Powder for Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.
- DrivingSAFE
- Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
- KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Choltran 4 gm Powder for Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Choltran 4 gm Powder for Oral Suspension is recommended.<br>However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease as the information available is very limited.
- LiverCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- There is limited information available on the use of Choltran 4 gm Powder for Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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.
Quick tips 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.
Related lab tests
People taking Choltran are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.
Manufacturer and class
- Manufacturer:
- AJANTA PHARMA
- Therapeutic class:
- CARDIAC
- Drug class:
- Statin / lipid modifier
- Chemical class:
- Anion exchange resins
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Choltran Powder 5 g FAQs
What is Choltran Powder 5 g used for?
Choltran Powder 5 g is commonly used for High cholesterol. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What are the benefits of Choltran Powder 5 g?
High cholesterol: Choltran lowers the 'bad' LDL cholesterol in your blood, slowing the build-up of fatty deposits in your arteries. The benefit builds over months and years rather than being something you feel. It is also used for prevention of heart attack and stroke.
What is the salt in Choltran Powder 5 g?
Choltran Powder 5 g contains Cholestyramine (5mg). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Choltran Powder 5 g?
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Choltran Powder 5 g work?
Choltran 4 gm Powder for Oral Suspension is a bile acid binding agent.
Is Choltran Powder 5 g a prescription medicine?
Yes. Choltran Powder 5 g is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Choltran Powder 5 g?
The side effects reported most often with Choltran are Constipation. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Choltran Powder 5 g be taken during pregnancy?
Choltran Powder 5 g is not recommended in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Choltran.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Choltran Powder 5 g?
Ask your doctor before drinking alcohol while on Choltran Powder 5 g.
What if I miss a dose of Choltran Powder 5 g?
If you miss a dose of Choltran 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible.
Is Choltran Powder 5 g habit forming?
No. Choltran Powder 5 g is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Choltran Powder 5 g cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Choltran Powder 5 g starts at ₹95 on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in powder 5 gm 5GM. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Choltran Powder 5 g?
Choltran Powder 5 g is manufactured by AJANTA PHARMA. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Choltran Powder 5 g delivered?
Choltran Powder 5 g is delivered across India from our licensed pharmacy. Orders placed before 2 pm ship the same day, later ones the next day, every day of the week. Chennai: next-day delivery by Porter, ₹99 (free above ₹1,499). Enter your pincode on the page to see the date it reaches you.
Choltran Powder 5 g, Quick facts
- Salt
- Cholestyramine (5mg)
- Form
- powder
- Price
- ₹95 (₹19.00 per g)
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- AJANTA PHARMA
- Manufacturer
- AJANTA PHARMA
- Therapeutic class
- CARDIAC
- Drug class
- Statin / lipid modifier
- Chemical class
- Anion exchange resins
- Action class
- Bile Acid Sequestrants (BASs)
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- powder 5 gm 5GM
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Choltran Powder 5 g.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.