What is Questran lite indicated for?
Questran Lite is used to reduce high levels of cholesterol in the blood, providing relief of pruritis (itching), and providing relief of diarrhea caused by surgery or disease of the small bowel.
What is Questran Lite Ingredient?
It contains Colestyramine as the active ingredient.
How does Questran Lite Work?
Questran Lite belongs to a group of medicines called resins and it reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by combining with bile in the small intestine to form an insoluble complex, which is then excreted in feces.
Questran Lite Dosage
Questran Lite is available as a powder and is packaged in sets of 50 sachets. Each sachet contains 4.68 grams of powder, and it comes in an orange flavor.
Typically, adults are recommended to take 12 to 16 grams of Questran Lite daily. To do so, simply mix the contents of a 4g sachet with 100 to 150 mL of water or fruit juice and drink it quickly.
What are the side effects of Questran Lite?
Side effects include;
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Stomach/abdominal pain
- Gas
- Bloating
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Loss of appetite
What happens when you stop taking Questran Lite?
Do not stop taking Questran Lite without first checking with your doctor. When you stop taking it, your blood cholesterol levels may increase again. Your doctor may want you to follow a special diet to help prevent your blood cholesterol levels from rising.
When is the best time of the day to take Questran Lite?
The best time to take it is before a meal or before bedtime.
Where can you buy Questran Lite in Nigeria?
Buy Questran Lite online at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
