Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension-5 gm Granules

Introduction of Choltran Granules Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension is a medicine used to treat high cholesterol. This medicine helps by lowering "bad" cholesterol (LDL). Lowering cholesterol levels reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. It may also be used to treat itching seen in certain types of liver disease and to relieve some types of diarrhoea. This medicine may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Lifestyle changes like low-fat diet, regular exercise, and smoking cessation may help this medicine to work better. Constipation, stomach pain, bloating, and gas may be seen as side effects with this medicine. It is advisable to drink plenty of water and eat a high fibre diet to reduce constipation. Uses of Choltran Granules High cholesterol Choltran Granules side effects Common Constipation How to use Choltran Granules Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. How Choltran Granules works Choltran 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. Choltran Granules related warnings Alcohol CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension 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. Lactation SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Driving SAFE Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension does not usually affect your ability to drive. Kidney SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension is recommended. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease as the information available is very limited. Liver CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. What if you miss a dose of Choltran Granules? If you miss a dose of Choltran Powder for Oral Suspension, 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.