📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Adjunct to diet, hypercholesterolaemia, homozygous familial hypercholesterolaemia in combination with a statin or alone, homozygous familial sitosterolaemia:*
Adults: 1 tab daily.
Children10-18 yrs: 10 mg once daily.
⛔ Contraindications
Moderate to severe hepatic impairment, concomitant use with a statin in active liver disease.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Monitor liver function if giving with a statin.
🔄 Drug Interactions
Fibrates, cyclosporin, cholestyramine, colestipol.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Headache, abdominal pain, diarrhoea.
🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety
Pregnancy Risk:
Caution advised
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Not recommended.