Questran Lite contains the active substance cholestyramine. Cholestyramine belongs to a group of medicines called bile acid binding resins. Questran Lite is used to lower your body’s level of cholesterol (a type of fat) which can cause heart disease. This medicine works in the digestive system and absorbs the cholesterol-containing bile acids, which then pass out through the body in the faeces. Questran Lite may also be used to help stop some types of diarrhoea or itching.
Questran Lite 4g Powder Sachets 50s
£71.99
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QUESTRAN LITE 4g POWDER SACHETS – BUY QUESTRAN LITE 4g POWDER SACHETS ONLINE:
Questran Lite is supplied as sachets and each sachet contains 4g of the active substance cholestyramine. Cholestyramine belongs to a group of medicines called bile acid binding resins. Questran Lite is used to lower your body’s level of cholesterol (a type of fat) which can cause heart disease. This medicine works in the digestive system and absorbs the cholesterol-containing bile acids, which then pass out through the body in the faeces. Questran Lite may also be used to help stop some types of diarrhoea or itching.
DO NOT TAKE QUESTRAN LITE:
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients of Questran Lite, or a similar medicine.
- If you have an illness which results in your bile duct being completely blocked (e.g. gall stones). Check with your doctor if you are unsure.
EACH QUESTRAN LITE 4g SACHET CONTAINS:
- Anhydrous Cholestyramine (4g)
- Phenylalanine (16,8mg)
- Contains no sugar.
HOW TO USE QUESTRAN LITE 4g POWDER SACHETS:
- Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
- This medicine is not recommended for children under the age of 6.
- To lower cholesterol levels – The usual dose is 3-6 sachets a day. This can be taken as a single dose or divided doses up to 4 times a day.
- To relieve itching – The usual dose is 1-2 sachets a day.
- To manage diarrhea – The usual dose is 3-6 sachets a day. This can be taken as a single dose or divided doses up to 4 times a day.
- The powder should not be taken in its dry form. It should be mixed with water or other fluids before ingesting.
- Add the contents of the 4g sachet to 100-150ml of water or fruit juice.
- Mix immediately by stirring vigorously.
- Continue to stir until the mixture is even (the powder will not dissolve).
- Drink the entire mixture immediately, rinse the container & drink the rinse to ensure that you have taken the full dose.
- You can mix the powder with thin soups, pulpy fruits with a high water content e.g. pureed apple or crushed pineapple. If care is taken you can mix it with carbonated drinks.
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