Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Cholestyramine Powder
Cholestyramine Powder
| Generic name | Cholestyramine Resin |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Antihypercholesterolemic and Antidiarrheal (bile acid sequestrant) |
| Forms | Powder for oral suspension (Light powder and Regular powder, in single-dose sachets or multi-dose containers with a scoop) |
Cholestyramine is a powder medicine that you mix with water or another liquid before drinking. It is a type of resin that binds to bile acids in your gut so they leave the body in your stool.
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- Don't start, stop, or change a dose on your own
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