Cholestyramine 5g Sachet

Buy Cholestyramine 5 g Sachet online. Each sachet contains 5 g of cholestyramine resin, a bile acid sequestrant used to lower high cholesterol, relieve itching caused by a partial blockage of the bile ducts and treat diarrhoea caused by bile acids. It contains the same active ingredient as the reference brands Questran and Prevalite. In the USA and UK it is a prescription medicine, so a valid prescription is needed for your order. See today's price above and add it to your cart.

The powder is mixed with water or another drink and is not absorbed into the body. It works inside the gut, so it can also bind other medicines, and timing matters. Approved uses and legal status differ between countries, so this page covers the USA, UK, Australia, the UAE and Russia.

Product Information

Product Name

Cholestyramine 5 g Sachet

Active Ingredient

Cholestyramine (anhydrous cholestyramine resin)

Strength

5g per sachet

Dosage Form

Powder for oral suspension

Route of Administration

Oral (mixed with liquid)

Drug Class

Bile acid sequestrant

Pack Size

shown on the product page

Reference Brands

Questran, Prevalite

Legal Status UK

Prescription-only medicine (POM)

Legal Status USA

Prescription only

Reference Brand and Generic Options

The reference (original) brand of cholestyramine is Questran, sold in the USA and UK, with Questran Light as a sugar-free version. Prevalite is a US brand of the same ingredient, and generic cholestyramine powder is also sold.

Compare the strength, whether the product is sugar-free, the manufacturer and the packaging. Some versions contain aspartame, which matters for people with phenylketonuria, so check the ingredient list on your product.

Cholestyramine 4 g Sachet Availability by Country

• United States: cholestyramine powder (reference brands Questran and Prevalite) is a prescription medicine for high cholesterol and itching from partial biliary obstruction.
• United Kingdom: cholestyramine (Questran, Questran Light) is a prescription-only medicine (POM) for high cholesterol, itching and bile acid diarrhoea.
• Australia: cholestyramine is supplied as a prescription medicine. Follow the label of the pack you receive.
• United Arab Emirates: we deliver to the UAE. Delivery options and cost are shown at checkout.
• Russia: cholestyramine (холестирамин) is sold locally. We deliver to Russia; delivery options and cost are shown at checkout.

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1. Choose your pack and add it to your cart.
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Delivery, Payment and Returns

• Delivery: we deliver to the USA, UK, Australia, the UAE, Russia and many other countries. Options and the estimated delivery time are shown at checkout.
• Shipping cost: calculated at checkout for your country.
• Payment: the available payment options are shown at checkout.
• Prescription: required for this medicine. Our pharmacist checks it before dispatch.
• Returns and cancellations: orders cannot be cancelled once placed; refunds follow our Shipping, Returns and Refunds policy.
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How it works

Cholestyramine is a resin that is not absorbed into the blood. In the gut it binds bile acids and carries them out in the stool. To replace the lost bile acids, the liver uses cholesterol from the blood, so LDL cholesterol falls. Binding bile acids in the bowel also reduces itching and diarrhoea caused by bile acids.

High cholesterol: cholestyramine is used alongside diet to lower raised LDL cholesterol, particularly when a statin alone is not enough or is not suitable.

Itching from bile duct blockage: in partial biliary obstruction, bile acids build up in the skin and cause itching. Cholestyramine binds them in the gut and eases the itch.

Bile acid diarrhoea: it is used for diarrhoea caused by too many bile acids reaching the bowel, for example after surgery on the ileum or in Crohn's disease. It is also used in specialist care to speed removal of leflunomide and teriflunomide from the body.

Empty each 4 g sachet into a glass or cup, add about 150 ml of water, juice or another drink, stir well and drink. Never take the powder dry, as it can be inhaled or cause a blockage. You can also mix it into soft food such as apple sauce. Take it with meals as directed.

The UK product information describes a starting dose of 4 g a day for high cholesterol, which is increased gradually to the dose your prescriber chooses, usually divided into one or two doses. The US label describes a similar build-up. Take other medicines at least one hour before or four to six hours after cholestyramine, as it can bind them. Always follow the leaflet in the pack and the advice of your prescriber or pharmacist.

Storage Instructions

Store the sachets in their original pack at room temperature, away from moisture, following any instructions on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children and do not use after the expiry date. Use a mixed dose straight away.

• Constipation
• Bloating and wind
• Stomach discomfort or pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Heartburn or indigestion
• Diarrhoea
• Loss of appetite
• Rash or skin irritation
• Gritty or unpleasant taste

Seek urgent medical help for severe stomach pain, constipation that does not clear, black or bloody stools, unusual bleeding or bruising, or swelling of the face, lips or throat. Long-term use can lower levels of vitamins A, D, E and K, so your doctor may advise supplements.

• Mix with liquid: never swallow the powder dry. Take it with plenty of fluid.
• Other medicines: cholestyramine reduces absorption of many medicines, including warfarin, digoxin, thyroxine, thiazide diuretics, propranolol and the contraceptive pill. Take them at least one hour before or four to six hours after the sachet.
• Biliary obstruction: do not use if there is a complete blockage of the bile ducts.
• Constipation: drink plenty of fluids, eat enough fibre and tell your doctor if you are very constipated, as it can worsen haemorrhoids or bowel problems.
• Vitamin levels: long-term use can cause low levels of fat-soluble vitamins and, rarely, bleeding. Your doctor may check your blood.
• Triglycerides: cholestyramine can raise triglycerides. It is not suitable if you have very high triglycerides.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: the medicine is not absorbed, but vitamin levels matter. Ask your prescriber before use.
• Allergy and phenylketonuria: do not use if you are allergic to cholestyramine. Check whether your product contains aspartame.
• Children: use only on a doctor's advice, with the dose set by weight.