Questran
Formulated to alleviate bile acid buildup to support lower cholesterol and target localised pruritus relief.
- Categories
- Cholesterol Management · Digestive Health
- Active ingredient
- Colestyramine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 5g
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Questran, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Questran vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Questran details
- Alternative names
- cholestyramine
- Therapeutic class
- Bile Acid Sequestrant
- Pharmacological class
- Antihyperlipidaemic
- Known off-label uses
- chronic diarrhoea due to bile acid malabsorption
- Contraindications
- complete biliary obstruction; hypersensitivity to cholestyramine
- Minor side effects
- constipation; nausea; flatulence
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal pain; acidosis in paediatric patients; fat-soluble vitamin deficiency
- Serious side effects
- severe bowel obstruction, requires immediate medical attention
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset Time
- 1–2 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C. Keep dry.
- Drug interactions
- Digoxin; Warfarin; Thyroid Hormones
- Age restrictions
- Approved for children and adults.
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate bile acid buildup to support lower cholesterol and target localised pruritus relief.
Mechanism of action
Forms insoluble complexes with bile acids in the intestine, preventing reabsorption and forcing the liver to clear blood cholesterol.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
TGA Category C: Safe as it is not absorbed. May cause vitamin deficiency. Breastfeeding: Compatible.
What you will receive
Questran is the originator brand name, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Bristol-Myers Squibb.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Colestyramine is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.