Questran

Colestyramine

Questran is a cholesterol medication containing Colestyramine, available as 4g sachets.

Category
Cholesterol
Active ingredient
Colestyramine
Route
Oral use
Form
Powder for oral suspension
Strengths
4g

You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.

Prescription rules on Questran vary by country.

Details

Therapeutic Class
Bile Acid Sequestrant
Pharmacological Class
Ion Exchange Resin
Minor Side Effects
constipation, nausea
Moderate Side Effects
abdominal bloating, flatulence, fat malabsorption
Dosage Forms
Powder for oral suspension
Administration Route
Oral use
Prescription Status
Available without prescription
Originator
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Onset Time
1–2 weeks
Duration
24 hours
Storage Instructions
Store in a tightly closed container at room temperature.
Drug Interactions
warfarin, fat-soluble vitamins, thiazide diuretics
Age Restrictions
Use with caution in children.

What you will receive

Questran is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb and do not ship the original Questran.

  • You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Colestyramine) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
  • The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
  • A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.

Are all generics really the same? Read the honest answer.