- Hypercholesterolemia:
- PO 4-8g BD
- Dose increased by 4g/day every 4 weeks
- Max 24g/day
- Pruritus associated with cholestasis, uremia, polycythemia vera (Off-label):
- PO 4-8g BD
- Dose increased by 4g/day every 4 weeks
- Max 16g/day
Sachet: 4g
- To be taken before meals
Bile-acid sequestrant
It binds intestinal bile acids, increasing bile acid fecal elimination and preventing reabsorption
- Constipation
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dyspepsia
- Eructation
- Anorexia
- Steatorrhea
- Bleeding
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Fatigue
- Fecal impaction
- Hypersensitivity to components
- Biliary obstruction
None restricted
Drug Status
| Availability | Prescription only |
| Pregnancy | Weigh risk vs benefit |
| Breastfeeding | Weigh risk vs benefit |
| Schedule | Not controlled |
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